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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.96, 9,072.56 and 6,028.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.96, 9,072.56 and 6,028.54 is: 8,989.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.96 : 9,072.56 = 6,028.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.96/9,072.56 = 6,028.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.96x = 9,072.56 × 6,028.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.96x = 54,694,290.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,694,290.86/6,083.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,989.92

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