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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.62, 9,068.85 and 3,450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.62, 9,068.85 and 3,450.66 is: 5,167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.62 : 9,068.85 = 3,450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.62/9,068.85 = 3,450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.62x = 9,068.85 × 3,450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.62x = 31,293,517.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,293,517.94/6,055.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,167.68

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