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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.37, 9,009.93 and 5,321.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.37, 9,009.93 and 5,321.16 is: 7,960.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.37 : 9,009.93 = 5,321.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.37/9,009.93 = 5,321.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.37x = 9,009.93 × 5,321.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.37x = 47,943,299.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,943,299.07/6,022.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,960.87

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