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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.60, 9,064.44 and 5,007.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.60, 9,064.44 and 5,007.84 is: 7,493.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.60 : 9,064.44 = 5,007.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.60/9,064.44 = 5,007.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.60x = 9,064.44 × 5,007.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.60x = 45,393,265.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,393,265.21/6,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,493.61

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