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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.17, 9,013.07 and 5,941.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.17, 9,013.07 and 5,941.94 is: 8,863.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.17 : 9,013.07 = 5,941.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.17/9,013.07 = 5,941.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.17x = 9,013.07 × 5,941.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.17x = 53,555,090.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,555,090.95/6,042.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,863.55

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