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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.63, 9,083.52 and 3,591.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.63, 9,083.52 and 3,591.84 is: 5,386.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.63 : 9,083.52 = 3,591.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.63/9,083.52 = 3,591.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.63x = 9,083.52 × 3,591.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.63x = 32,626,550.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,626,550.48/6,057.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,386.03

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