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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,586.42, 11,383.95 and 6,057.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,586.42, 11,383.95 and 6,057.14 is: 9,089.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,586.42 : 11,383.95 = 6,057.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,586.42/11,383.95 = 6,057.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,586.42x = 11,383.95 × 6,057.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,586.42x = 68,954,178.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,954,178.90/7,586.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,089.16

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