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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.72, 9,073.26 and 5,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.72, 9,073.26 and 5,005.80 is: 7,497.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.72 : 9,073.26 = 5,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.72/9,073.26 = 5,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.72x = 9,073.26 × 5,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.72x = 45,418,924.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,418,924.91/6,057.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,497.69

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