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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.98, 8,315.82 and 5,533.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.98, 8,315.82 and 5,533.26 is: 7,632.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.98 : 8,315.82 = 5,533.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.98/8,315.82 = 5,533.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.98x = 8,315.82 × 5,533.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.98x = 46,013,594.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,013,594.17/6,028.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,632.07

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