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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.67, 9,092.19 and 3,979.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.67, 9,092.19 and 3,979.67 is: 5,972.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.67 : 9,092.19 = 3,979.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.67/9,092.19 = 3,979.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.67x = 9,092.19 × 3,979.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.67x = 36,183,915.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,183,915.78/6,058.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,972.25

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