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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.12, 9,073.35 and 3,978.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.12, 9,073.35 and 3,978.12 is: 5,959.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.12 : 9,073.35 = 3,978.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.12/9,073.35 = 3,978.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.12x = 9,073.35 × 3,978.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.12x = 36,094,875.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,094,875.10/6,057.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,959.08

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