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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.99, 9,072.24 and 3,090.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.99, 9,072.24 and 3,090.33 is: 4,633.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.99 : 9,072.24 = 3,090.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.99/9,072.24 = 3,090.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.99x = 9,072.24 × 3,090.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.99x = 28,036,215.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,036,215.44/6,050.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.33

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