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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.28, 9,086.13 and 5,477.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.28, 9,086.13 and 5,477.94 is: 8,218.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.28 : 9,086.13 = 5,477.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.28/9,086.13 = 5,477.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.28x = 9,086.13 × 5,477.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.28x = 49,773,274.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,773,274.97/6,056.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.46

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