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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.99, 9,013.60 and 5,429.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.99, 9,013.60 and 5,429.65 is: 8,145.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.99 : 9,013.60 = 5,429.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.99/9,013.60 = 5,429.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.99x = 9,013.60 × 5,429.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.99x = 48,940,621.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,940,621.02/6,007.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,145.93

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