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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.06, 8,995.09 and 5,315.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.06, 8,995.09 and 5,315.36 is: 7,936.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.06 : 8,995.09 = 5,315.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.06/8,995.09 = 5,315.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.06x = 8,995.09 × 5,315.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.06x = 47,812,137.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,812,137.49/6,024.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,936.86

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