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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,069.93, 9,088.48 and 3,871.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,069.93, 9,088.48 and 3,871.99 is: 5,797.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,069.93 : 9,088.48 = 3,871.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,069.93/9,088.48 = 3,871.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,069.93x = 9,088.48 × 3,871.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,069.93x = 35,190,503.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,190,503.68/6,069.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,797.51

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