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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,019.62, 8,989.42 and 5,954.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,019.62, 8,989.42 and 5,954.46 is: 8,892.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,019.62 : 8,989.42 = 5,954.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,019.62/8,989.42 = 5,954.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,019.62x = 8,989.42 × 5,954.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,019.62x = 53,527,141.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,527,141.81/6,019.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,892.11

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