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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.48, 9,011.70 and 5,040.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.48, 9,011.70 and 5,040.12 is: 7,565.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.48 : 9,011.70 = 5,040.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.48/9,011.70 = 5,040.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.48x = 9,011.70 × 5,040.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.48x = 45,420,049.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,420,049.40/6,003.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,565.62

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