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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.96, 8,982.24 and 5,093.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.96, 8,982.24 and 5,093.74 is: 7,615.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.96 : 8,982.24 = 5,093.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.96/8,982.24 = 5,093.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.96x = 8,982.24 × 5,093.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.96x = 45,753,195.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,753,195.18/6,007.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,615.43

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