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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.33, 9,086.81 and 5,948.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.33, 9,086.81 and 5,948.79 is: 8,923.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.33 : 9,086.81 = 5,948.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.33/9,086.81 = 5,948.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.33x = 9,086.81 × 5,948.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.33x = 54,055,524.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,055,524.46/6,057.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,923.99

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