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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.72, 8,970.16 and 5,354.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.72, 8,970.16 and 5,354.64 is: 7,991.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.72 : 8,970.16 = 5,354.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.72/8,970.16 = 5,354.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.72x = 8,970.16 × 5,354.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.72x = 48,031,977.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,031,977.54/6,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,991.05

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