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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.76, 9,042.89 and 5,391.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.76, 9,042.89 and 5,391.79 is: 8,040.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.76 : 9,042.89 = 5,391.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.76/9,042.89 = 5,391.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.76x = 9,042.89 × 5,391.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.76x = 48,757,370.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,757,370.07/6,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,040.78

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