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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.65, 9,062.08 and 5,430.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.65, 9,062.08 and 5,430.31 is: 8,181.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.65 : 9,062.08 = 5,430.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.65/9,062.08 = 5,430.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.65x = 9,062.08 × 5,430.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.65x = 49,209,903.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,209,903.64/6,014.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,181.67

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