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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.80, 9,049.40 and 5,965.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.80, 9,049.40 and 5,965.70 is: 8,956.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.80 : 9,049.40 = 5,965.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.80/9,049.40 = 5,965.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.80x = 9,049.40 × 5,965.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.80x = 53,985,975.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,985,975.75/6,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,956.17

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