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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.74, 9,017.50 and 5,955.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.74, 9,017.50 and 5,955.47 is: 8,879.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.74 : 9,017.50 = 5,955.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.74/9,017.50 = 5,955.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.74x = 9,017.50 × 5,955.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.74x = 53,703,503.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,703,503.20/6,047.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,879.93

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