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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.73, 9,058.80 and 5,306.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.73, 9,058.80 and 5,306.34 is: 7,944.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.73 : 9,058.80 = 5,306.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.73/9,058.80 = 5,306.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.73x = 9,058.80 × 5,306.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.73x = 48,069,072.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,069,072.79/6,050.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,944.34

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