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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.64, 9,104.76 and 3,699.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.64, 9,104.76 and 3,699.48 is: 5,550.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.64 : 9,104.76 = 3,699.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.64/9,104.76 = 3,699.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.64x = 9,104.76 × 3,699.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.64x = 33,682,877.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,682,877.52/6,068.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,550.32

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