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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.40, 8,310.96 and 5,086.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.40, 8,310.96 and 5,086.56 is: 7,011.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.40 : 8,310.96 = 5,086.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.40/8,310.96 = 5,086.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.40x = 8,310.96 × 5,086.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.40x = 42,274,196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,274,196.70/6,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,011.34

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