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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.73, 9,085.67 and 3,881.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.73, 9,085.67 and 3,881.66 is: 5,821.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.73 : 9,085.67 = 3,881.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.73/9,085.67 = 3,881.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.73x = 9,085.67 × 3,881.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.73x = 35,267,504.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,267,504.47/6,057.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,821.91

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