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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.26, 8,977.35 and 5,304.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.26, 8,977.35 and 5,304.10 is: 7,917.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.26 : 8,977.35 = 5,304.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.26/8,977.35 = 5,304.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.26x = 8,977.35 × 5,304.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.26x = 47,616,776.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,616,776.70/6,014.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,917.31

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