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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.88, 9,018.81 and 5,855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.88, 9,018.81 and 5,855.80 is: 8,770.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.88 : 9,018.81 = 5,855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.88/9,018.81 = 5,855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.88x = 9,018.81 × 5,855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.88x = 52,812,347.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,812,347.60/6,021.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,770.08

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