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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,090.91, 8,406.28 and 3,573.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,090.91, 8,406.28 and 3,573.63 is: 4,932.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,090.91 : 8,406.28 = 3,573.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,090.91/8,406.28 = 3,573.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,090.91x = 8,406.28 × 3,573.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,090.91x = 30,040,934.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,040,934.40/6,090.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,932.09

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