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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.92, 9,071.36 and 5,062.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.92, 9,071.36 and 5,062.96 is: 7,599.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.92 : 9,071.36 = 5,062.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.92/9,071.36 = 5,062.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.92x = 9,071.36 × 5,062.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.92x = 45,927,932.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,927,932.83/6,043.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,599.03

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