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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,090.53, 8,406.72 and 3,573.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,090.53, 8,406.72 and 3,573.18 is: 4,932.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,090.53 : 8,406.72 = 3,573.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,090.53/8,406.72 = 3,573.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,090.53x = 8,406.72 × 3,573.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,090.53x = 30,038,723.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,038,723.77/6,090.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,932.04

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