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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.67, 9,053.24 and 3,709.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.67, 9,053.24 and 3,709.04 is: 5,550.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.67 : 9,053.24 = 3,709.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.67/9,053.24 = 3,709.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.67x = 9,053.24 × 3,709.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.67x = 33,578,765.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,578,765.48/6,049.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,550.52

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