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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.27, 9,053.87 and 4,194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.27, 9,053.87 and 4,194 is: 6,287.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.27 : 9,053.87 = 4,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.27/9,053.87 = 4,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.27x = 9,053.87 × 4,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.27x = 37,971,909.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,971,909.81/6,039.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,287.50

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