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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,053.58, 9,070.65 and 5,826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,053.58, 9,070.65 and 5,826 is: 8,729.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,053.58 : 9,070.65 = 5,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,053.58/9,070.65 = 5,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,053.58x = 9,070.65 × 5,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,053.58x = 52,845,606.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,845,606.90/6,053.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,729.65

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