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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,054.58, 9,059.96 and 5,004.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,054.58, 9,059.96 and 5,004.82 is: 7,489.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,054.58 : 9,059.96 = 5,004.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,054.58/9,059.96 = 5,004.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,054.58x = 9,059.96 × 5,004.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,054.58x = 45,343,469.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,343,469.01/6,054.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,489.12

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