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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.02, 9,034.34 and 5,244.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.02, 9,034.34 and 5,244.75 is: 7,860.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.02 : 9,034.34 = 5,244.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.02/9,034.34 = 5,244.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.02x = 9,034.34 × 5,244.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.02x = 47,382,828.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,382,828.49/6,028.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,860.43

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