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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.38, 9,022.56 and 5,858.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.38, 9,022.56 and 5,858.30 is: 8,773.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.38 : 9,022.56 = 5,858.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.38/9,022.56 = 5,858.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.38x = 9,022.56 × 5,858.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.38x = 52,856,863.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,856,863.25/6,024.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,773.83

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