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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.80, 9,010.20 and 5,293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.80, 9,010.20 and 5,293.20 is: 7,929.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.80 : 9,010.20 = 5,293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.80/9,010.20 = 5,293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.80x = 9,010.20 × 5,293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.80x = 47,692,790.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,692,790.64/6,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,929.24

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