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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.08, 9,023.20 and 5,329.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.08, 9,023.20 and 5,329.29 is: 7,995.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.08 : 9,023.20 = 5,329.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.08/9,023.20 = 5,329.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.08x = 9,023.20 × 5,329.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.08x = 48,087,270.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,087,270.04/6,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,995.78

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