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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.48, 9,079.43 and 5,087.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.48, 9,079.43 and 5,087.48 is: 7,623.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.48 : 9,079.43 = 5,087.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.48/9,079.43 = 5,087.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.48x = 9,079.43 × 5,087.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.48x = 46,191,347.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,191,347.70/6,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,623.00

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