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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.04, 9,016.68 and 5,431.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.04, 9,016.68 and 5,431.70 is: 8,149.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.04 : 9,016.68 = 5,431.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.04/9,016.68 = 5,431.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.04x = 9,016.68 × 5,431.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.04x = 48,975,900.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,975,900.76/6,010.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,149.01

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