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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.40, 9,012.30 and 5,324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.40, 9,012.30 and 5,324.20 is: 7,976.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.40 : 9,012.30 = 5,324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.40/9,012.30 = 5,324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.40x = 9,012.30 × 5,324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.40x = 47,983,287.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,983,287.66/6,015.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,976.74

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