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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.62, 9,071.85 and 3,452.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.62, 9,071.85 and 3,452.66 is: 5,170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.62 : 9,071.85 = 3,452.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.62/9,071.85 = 3,452.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.62x = 9,071.85 × 3,452.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.62x = 31,322,013.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,322,013.62/6,057.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,170.68

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