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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.03, 9,013.67 and 5,429.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.03, 9,013.67 and 5,429.69 is: 8,146.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.03 : 9,013.67 = 5,429.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.03/9,013.67 = 5,429.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.03x = 9,013.67 × 5,429.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.03x = 48,941,433.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,941,433.86/6,008.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,146.00

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