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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.28, 8,300.84 and 5,381.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.28, 8,300.84 and 5,381.69 is: 7,430.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.28 : 8,300.84 = 5,381.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.28/8,300.84 = 5,381.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.28x = 8,300.84 × 5,381.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.28x = 44,672,541.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,672,541.46/6,012.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,430.22

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