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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.58, 9,131.70 and 3,622.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.58, 9,131.70 and 3,622.89 is: 5,427.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.58 : 9,131.70 = 3,622.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.58/9,131.70 = 3,622.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.58x = 9,131.70 × 3,622.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.58x = 33,083,144.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,083,144.61/6,095.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,427.40

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