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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.60, 9,033.60 and 5,165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.60, 9,033.60 and 5,165.60 is: 7,739.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.60 : 9,033.60 = 5,165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.60/9,033.60 = 5,165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.60x = 9,033.60 × 5,165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.60x = 46,663,964.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,663,964.16/6,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,739.15

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