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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.65, 9,026.55 and 5,396.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.65, 9,026.55 and 5,396.13 is: 8,078.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.65 : 9,026.55 = 5,396.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.65/9,026.55 = 5,396.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.65x = 9,026.55 × 5,396.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.65x = 48,708,365.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,708,365.14/6,029.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,078.15

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