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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,086.89, 9,112.54 and 5,503.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,086.89, 9,112.54 and 5,503.23 is: 8,238.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,086.89 : 9,112.54 = 5,503.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,086.89/9,112.54 = 5,503.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,086.89x = 9,112.54 × 5,503.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,086.89x = 50,148,412.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,148,412.53/6,086.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,238.76

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