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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.46, 9,043.62 and 5,533.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.46, 9,043.62 and 5,533.32 is: 8,320.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.46 : 9,043.62 = 5,533.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.46/9,043.62 = 5,533.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.46x = 9,043.62 × 5,533.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.46x = 50,041,243.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,041,243.42/6,014.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,320.16

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