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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.56, 9,032.33 and 5,871.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.56, 9,032.33 and 5,871.03 is: 8,757.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.56 : 9,032.33 = 5,871.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.56/9,032.33 = 5,871.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.56x = 9,032.33 × 5,871.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.56x = 53,029,051.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,029,051.04/6,055.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,757.08

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