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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.66, 9,003.45 and 5,320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.66, 9,003.45 and 5,320.96 is: 7,945.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.66 : 9,003.45 = 5,320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.66/9,003.45 = 5,320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.66x = 9,003.45 × 5,320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.66x = 47,906,997.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,906,997.31/6,029.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,945.22

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