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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.48, 9,003.24 and 5,358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.48, 9,003.24 and 5,358.48 is: 8,031.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.48 : 9,003.24 = 5,358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.48/9,003.24 = 5,358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.48x = 9,003.24 × 5,358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.48x = 48,243,681.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,243,681.48/6,006.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,031.94

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