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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.08, 9,079.80 and 3,710.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.08, 9,079.80 and 3,710.64 is: 5,569.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.08 : 9,079.80 = 3,710.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.08/9,079.80 = 3,710.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.08x = 9,079.80 × 3,710.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.08x = 33,691,869.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,691,869.07/6,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.75

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