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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.72, 9,084.96 and 3,863.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.72, 9,084.96 and 3,863.16 is: 5,793.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.72 : 9,084.96 = 3,863.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.72/9,084.96 = 3,863.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.72x = 9,084.96 × 3,863.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.72x = 35,096,654.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,096,654.07/6,057.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,793.71

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