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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,053.17, 8,355.92 and 5,674.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,053.17, 8,355.92 and 5,674.85 is: 7,833.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,053.17 : 8,355.92 = 5,674.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,053.17/8,355.92 = 5,674.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,053.17x = 8,355.92 × 5,674.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,053.17x = 47,418,592.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,418,592.61/6,053.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.68

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