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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.34, 9,056.40 and 5,779.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.34, 9,056.40 and 5,779.23 is: 8,682.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.34 : 9,056.40 = 5,779.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.34/9,056.40 = 5,779.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.34x = 9,056.40 × 5,779.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.34x = 52,338,990.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,338,990.27/6,028.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,682.16

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