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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.64, 9,090.60 and 2,362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.64, 9,090.60 and 2,362.56 is: 3,542.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.64 : 9,090.60 = 2,362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.64/9,090.60 = 2,362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.64x = 9,090.60 × 2,362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.64x = 21,477,087.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,477,087.94/6,062.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.53

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