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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.15, 8,998.22 and 5,317.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.15, 8,998.22 and 5,317.45 is: 7,939.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.15 : 8,998.22 = 5,317.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.15/8,998.22 = 5,317.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.15x = 8,998.22 × 5,317.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.15x = 47,847,575.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,847,575.74/6,026.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,939.99

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