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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.96, 9,079.07 and 3,421.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.96, 9,079.07 and 3,421.84 is: 5,130.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.96 : 9,079.07 = 3,421.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.96/9,079.07 = 3,421.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.96x = 9,079.07 × 3,421.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.96x = 31,067,085.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,067,085.08/6,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,130.00

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