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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.28, 9,042.55 and 5,448.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.28, 9,042.55 and 5,448.94 is: 8,174.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.28 : 9,042.55 = 5,448.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.28/9,042.55 = 5,448.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.28x = 9,042.55 × 5,448.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.28x = 49,272,312.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,272,312.40/6,027.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,174.88

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