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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.93, 9,015.67 and 5,943.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.93, 9,015.67 and 5,943.69 is: 8,866.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.93 : 9,015.67 = 5,943.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.93/9,015.67 = 5,943.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.93x = 9,015.67 × 5,943.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.93x = 53,586,347.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,586,347.62/6,043.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,866.14

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