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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.95, 9,042.03 and 5,255.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.95, 9,042.03 and 5,255.19 is: 7,897.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.95 : 9,042.03 = 5,255.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.95/9,042.03 = 5,255.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.95x = 9,042.03 × 5,255.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.95x = 47,517,585.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,517,585.64/6,016.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,897.29

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