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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,091.73, 8,408.34 and 3,573.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,091.73, 8,408.34 and 3,573.94 is: 4,933.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,091.73 : 8,408.34 = 3,573.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,091.73/8,408.34 = 3,573.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,091.73x = 8,408.34 × 3,573.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,091.73x = 30,050,902.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,050,902.66/6,091.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,933.07

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