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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.79, 9,073.60 and 4,105.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.79, 9,073.60 and 4,105.07 is: 6,147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.79 : 9,073.60 = 4,105.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.79/9,073.60 = 4,105.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.79x = 9,073.60 × 4,105.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.79x = 37,247,763.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,247,763.15/6,058.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,147.72

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