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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.70, 8,305.32 and 5,386.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.70, 8,305.32 and 5,386.09 is: 7,434.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.70 : 8,305.32 = 5,386.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.70/8,305.32 = 5,386.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.70x = 8,305.32 × 5,386.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.70x = 44,733,159.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,733,159.47/6,016.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,434.84

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