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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,053.21, 9,026.84 and 5,997.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,053.21, 9,026.84 and 5,997.85 is: 8,944.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,053.21 : 9,026.84 = 5,997.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,053.21/9,026.84 = 5,997.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,053.21x = 9,026.84 × 5,997.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,053.21x = 54,141,624.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,141,624.72/6,053.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,944.29

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