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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.76, 8,338.50 and 5,879.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.76, 8,338.50 and 5,879.40 is: 8,090.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.76 : 8,338.50 = 5,879.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.76/8,338.50 = 5,879.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.76x = 8,338.50 × 5,879.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.76x = 49,025,376.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,025,376.90/6,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,090.32

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