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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.76, 9,023.44 and 5,237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.76, 9,023.44 and 5,237.52 is: 7,849.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.76 : 9,023.44 = 5,237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.76/9,023.44 = 5,237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.76x = 9,023.44 × 5,237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.76x = 47,260,447.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,260,447.47/6,020.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,849.58

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