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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.92, 8,384.94 and 5,913.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.92, 8,384.94 and 5,913.24 is: 8,183.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.92 : 8,384.94 = 5,913.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.92/8,384.94 = 5,913.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.92x = 8,384.94 × 5,913.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.92x = 49,582,162.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,582,162.61/6,058.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,183.33

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