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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.40, 9,028.97 and 5,277.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.40, 9,028.97 and 5,277.66 is: 7,907.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.40 : 9,028.97 = 5,277.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.40/9,028.97 = 5,277.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.40x = 9,028.97 × 5,277.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.40x = 47,651,793.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,651,793.35/6,026.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,907.17

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