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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.73, 8,346.90 and 5,786.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.73, 8,346.90 and 5,786.77 is: 7,981.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.73 : 8,346.90 = 5,786.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.73/8,346.90 = 5,786.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.73x = 8,346.90 × 5,786.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.73x = 48,301,590.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,301,590.51/6,051.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,981.45

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