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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.33, 9,071.45 and 5,906.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.33, 9,071.45 and 5,906.13 is: 8,877.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.33 : 9,071.45 = 5,906.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.33/9,071.45 = 5,906.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.33x = 9,071.45 × 5,906.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.33x = 53,577,133.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,577,133.46/6,035.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,877.26

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