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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,019.52, 8,323.08 and 5,281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,019.52, 8,323.08 and 5,281.52 is: 7,302.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,019.52 : 8,323.08 = 5,281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,019.52/8,323.08 = 5,281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,019.52x = 8,323.08 × 5,281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,019.52x = 43,958,513.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,958,513.48/6,019.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.66

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