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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.84, 9,081.60 and 3,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.84, 9,081.60 and 3,132 is: 4,693.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.84 : 9,081.60 = 3,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.84/9,081.60 = 3,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.84x = 9,081.60 × 3,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.84x = 28,443,571.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,443,571.20/6,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,693.78

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