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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,025.06, 8,996.58 and 5,316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,025.06, 8,996.58 and 5,316.36 is: 7,938.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,025.06 : 8,996.58 = 5,316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,025.06/8,996.58 = 5,316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,025.06x = 8,996.58 × 5,316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,025.06x = 47,829,058.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,829,058.05/6,025.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,938.35

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