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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.23, 9,102.95 and 5,866.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.23, 9,102.95 and 5,866.40 is: 8,807.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.23 : 9,102.95 = 5,866.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.23/9,102.95 = 5,866.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.23x = 9,102.95 × 5,866.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.23x = 53,401,545.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,401,545.88/6,063.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,807.44

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