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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.73, 9,102.20 and 5,865.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.73, 9,102.20 and 5,865.90 is: 8,806.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.73 : 9,102.20 = 5,865.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.73/9,102.20 = 5,865.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.73x = 9,102.20 × 5,865.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.73x = 53,392,565.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,392,565.65/6,062.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,806.69

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