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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.60, 9,095.64 and 5,977.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.60, 9,095.64 and 5,977.68 is: 8,966.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.60 : 9,095.64 = 5,977.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.60/9,095.64 = 5,977.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.60x = 9,095.64 × 5,977.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.60x = 54,370,825.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,370,825.32/6,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,966.76

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