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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.07, 9,059.40 and 5,526.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.07, 9,059.40 and 5,526.41 is: 8,286.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.07 : 9,059.40 = 5,526.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.07/9,059.40 = 5,526.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.07x = 9,059.40 × 5,526.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.07x = 50,065,958.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,065,958.75/6,042.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,286.23

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