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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,019.38, 9,015.06 and 5,853.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,019.38, 9,015.06 and 5,853.30 is: 8,766.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,019.38 : 9,015.06 = 5,853.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,019.38/9,015.06 = 5,853.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,019.38x = 9,015.06 × 5,853.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,019.38x = 52,767,850.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,767,850.70/6,019.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,766.33

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