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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,092.55, 9,086.85 and 5,987.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,092.55, 9,086.85 and 5,987.25 is: 8,929.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,092.55 : 9,086.85 = 5,987.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,092.55/9,086.85 = 5,987.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,092.55x = 9,086.85 × 5,987.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,092.55x = 54,405,242.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,405,242.66/6,092.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,929.80

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