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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.03, 9,063.60 and 5,458.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.03, 9,063.60 and 5,458.75 is: 8,189.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.03 : 9,063.60 = 5,458.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.03/9,063.60 = 5,458.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.03x = 9,063.60 × 5,458.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.03x = 49,475,926.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,475,926.50/6,041.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,189.98

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