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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.95, 9,028.06 and 5,535.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.95, 9,028.06 and 5,535.95 is: 8,299.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.95 : 9,028.06 = 5,535.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.95/9,028.06 = 5,535.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.95x = 9,028.06 × 5,535.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.95x = 49,978,888.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,978,888.76/6,021.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,299.45

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