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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.26, 8,954.94 and 5,674.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.26, 8,954.94 and 5,674.92 is: 8,455.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.26 : 8,954.94 = 5,674.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.26/8,954.94 = 5,674.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.26x = 8,954.94 × 5,674.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.26x = 50,818,568.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,818,568.10/6,010.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,455.30

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