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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,038.78, 9,058.10 and 3,971.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,038.78, 9,058.10 and 3,971.84 is: 5,957.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,038.78 : 9,058.10 = 3,971.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,038.78/9,058.10 = 3,971.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,038.78x = 9,058.10 × 3,971.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,038.78x = 35,977,323.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,977,323.90/6,038.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,957.71

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