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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.57, 9,076.76 and 4,674.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.57, 9,076.76 and 4,674.29 is: 7,004.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.57 : 9,076.76 = 4,674.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.57/9,076.76 = 4,674.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.57x = 9,076.76 × 4,674.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.57x = 42,427,339.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,427,339.75/6,057.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.02

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