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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,078.52, 9,091.86 and 3,732.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,078.52, 9,091.86 and 3,732.76 is: 5,583.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,078.52 : 9,091.86 = 3,732.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,078.52/9,091.86 = 3,732.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,078.52x = 9,091.86 × 3,732.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,078.52x = 33,937,749.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,937,749.70/6,078.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.22

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