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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.69, 9,050.02 and 3,580.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.69, 9,050.02 and 3,580.27 is: 5,361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.69 : 9,050.02 = 3,580.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.69/9,050.02 = 3,580.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.69x = 9,050.02 × 3,580.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.69x = 32,401,515.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,401,515.11/6,043.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,361.21

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