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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.60, 9,047.40 and 5,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.60, 9,047.40 and 5,059.60 is: 7,589.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.60 : 9,047.40 = 5,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.60/9,047.40 = 5,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.60x = 9,047.40 × 5,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.60x = 45,776,225.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,776,225.04/6,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,589.40

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