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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.65, 9,056.87 and 5,779.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.65, 9,056.87 and 5,779.54 is: 8,682.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.65 : 9,056.87 = 5,779.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.65/9,056.87 = 5,779.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.65x = 9,056.87 × 5,779.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.65x = 52,344,546.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,344,546.54/6,028.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,682.63

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