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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.24, 9,040.92 and 5,220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.24, 9,040.92 and 5,220.72 is: 7,792.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.24 : 9,040.92 = 5,220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.24/9,040.92 = 5,220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.24x = 9,040.92 × 5,220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.24x = 47,200,111.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,200,111.86/6,057.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,792.35

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