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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.60, 9,061.44 and 5,005.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.60, 9,061.44 and 5,005.84 is: 7,490.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.60 : 9,061.44 = 5,005.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.60/9,061.44 = 5,005.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.60x = 9,061.44 × 5,005.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.60x = 45,360,118.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,360,118.81/6,055.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.61

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