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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.40, 9,015.60 and 5,038.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.40, 9,015.60 and 5,038.40 is: 7,557.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.40 : 9,015.60 = 5,038.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.40/9,015.60 = 5,038.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.40x = 9,015.60 × 5,038.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.40x = 45,424,199.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,424,199.04/6,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,557.60

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