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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.96, 9,074.98 and 5,313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.96, 9,074.98 and 5,313.72 is: 7,956.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.96 : 9,074.98 = 5,313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.96/9,074.98 = 5,313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.96x = 9,074.98 × 5,313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.96x = 48,221,902.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,221,902.73/6,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,956.15

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