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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.54, 9,094.08 and 5,806.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.54, 9,094.08 and 5,806.51 is: 8,724.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.54 : 9,094.08 = 5,806.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.54/9,094.08 = 5,806.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.54x = 9,094.08 × 5,806.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.54x = 52,804,866.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,804,866.46/6,052.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,724.41

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