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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.63, 9,059.09 and 5,439.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.63, 9,059.09 and 5,439.69 is: 8,147.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.63 : 9,059.09 = 5,439.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.63/9,059.09 = 5,439.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.63x = 9,059.09 × 5,439.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.63x = 49,278,614.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,278,614.08/6,048.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,147.07

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