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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.10, 9,102.39 and 5,982.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.10, 9,102.39 and 5,982.18 is: 8,973.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.10 : 9,102.39 = 5,982.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.10/9,102.39 = 5,982.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.10x = 9,102.39 × 5,982.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.10x = 54,452,135.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,452,135.41/6,068.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,973.51

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