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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.16, 9,043.56 and 5,865

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.16, 9,043.56 and 5,865 is: 8,797.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.16 : 9,043.56 = 5,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.16/9,043.56 = 5,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.16x = 9,043.56 × 5,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.16x = 53,040,479.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,040,479.40/6,029.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,797.32

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