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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.60, 8,859.90 and 4,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.60, 8,859.90 and 4,063.40 is: 6,095.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.60 : 8,859.90 = 4,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.60/8,859.90 = 4,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.60x = 8,859.90 × 4,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.60x = 36,001,317.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,001,317.66/5,906.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,095.10

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