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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,019.48, 9,021.93 and 5,290.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,019.48, 9,021.93 and 5,290.48 is: 7,929.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,019.48 : 9,021.93 = 5,290.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,019.48/9,021.93 = 5,290.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,019.48x = 9,021.93 × 5,290.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,019.48x = 47,730,331.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,730,331.66/6,019.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,929.31

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