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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.70, 9,085.05 and 5,181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.70, 9,085.05 and 5,181.90 is: 7,772.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.70 : 9,085.05 = 5,181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.70/9,085.05 = 5,181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.70x = 9,085.05 × 5,181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.70x = 47,077,820.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,077,820.60/6,056.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,772.85

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