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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.52, 9,099.12 and 3,471.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.52, 9,099.12 and 3,471.52 is: 5,209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.52 : 9,099.12 = 3,471.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.52/9,099.12 = 3,471.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.52x = 9,099.12 × 3,471.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.52x = 31,587,777.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,587,777.06/6,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,209.48

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