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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.94, 9,035.91 and 5,557.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.94, 9,035.91 and 5,557.38 is: 8,336.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.94 : 9,035.91 = 5,557.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.94/9,035.91 = 5,557.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.94x = 9,035.91 × 5,557.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.94x = 50,215,985.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,215,985.52/6,023.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.07

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