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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.90, 9,029.72 and 5,278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.90, 9,029.72 and 5,278.16 is: 7,907.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.90 : 9,029.72 = 5,278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.90/9,029.72 = 5,278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.90x = 9,029.72 × 5,278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.90x = 47,660,261.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,660,261.77/6,026.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,907.92

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