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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.24, 9,089.70 and 3,430.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.24, 9,089.70 and 3,430.34 is: 5,142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.24 : 9,089.70 = 3,430.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.24/9,089.70 = 3,430.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.24x = 9,089.70 × 3,430.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.24x = 31,180,761.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,180,761.50/6,063.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,142.59

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