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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.32, 8,986.20 and 5,017.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.32, 8,986.20 and 5,017.36 is: 7,511.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.32 : 8,986.20 = 5,017.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.32/8,986.20 = 5,017.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.32x = 8,986.20 × 5,017.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.32x = 45,087,000.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,087,000.43/6,002.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,511.60

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