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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.14, 9,023.70 and 5,084.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.14, 9,023.70 and 5,084.52 is: 7,637.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.14 : 9,023.70 = 5,084.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.14/9,023.70 = 5,084.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.14x = 9,023.70 × 5,084.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.14x = 45,881,183.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,881,183.12/6,007.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,637.77

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