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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.48, 9,092.16 and 5,580.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.48, 9,092.16 and 5,580.48 is: 8,372.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.48 : 9,092.16 = 5,580.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.48/9,092.16 = 5,580.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.48x = 9,092.16 × 5,580.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.48x = 50,738,617.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,738,617.04/6,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,372.05

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