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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,053.31, 9,079.83 and 3,974.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,053.31, 9,079.83 and 3,974.19 is: 5,961.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,053.31 : 9,079.83 = 3,974.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,053.31/9,079.83 = 3,974.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,053.31x = 9,079.83 × 3,974.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,053.31x = 36,084,969.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,084,969.59/6,053.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,961.20

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