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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.46, 8,977.08 and 5,090.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.46, 8,977.08 and 5,090.24 is: 7,610.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.46 : 8,977.08 = 5,090.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.46/8,977.08 = 5,090.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.46x = 8,977.08 × 5,090.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.46x = 45,695,491.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,695,491.70/6,004.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,610.26

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