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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.54, 9,059.04 and 1,879.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.54, 9,059.04 and 1,879.38 is: 2,818.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.54 : 9,059.04 = 1,879.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.54/9,059.04 = 1,879.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.54x = 9,059.04 × 1,879.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.54x = 17,025,378.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,025,378.60/6,039.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.99

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