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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.60, 9,010.80 and 5,034.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.60, 9,010.80 and 5,034.40 is: 7,543.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.60 : 9,010.80 = 5,034.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.60/9,010.80 = 5,034.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.60x = 9,010.80 × 5,034.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.60x = 45,363,971.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,363,971.52/6,013.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,543.56

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