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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.64, 8,316.33 and 5,282.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.64, 8,316.33 and 5,282.31 is: 7,285.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.64 : 8,316.33 = 5,282.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.64/8,316.33 = 5,282.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.64x = 8,316.33 × 5,282.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.64x = 43,929,411.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,929,411.47/6,029.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,285.57

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