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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.78, 9,034.03 and 5,281.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.78, 9,034.03 and 5,281.03 is: 7,912.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.78 : 9,034.03 = 5,281.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.78/9,034.03 = 5,281.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.78x = 9,034.03 × 5,281.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.78x = 47,709,001.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,709,001.34/6,029.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,912.24

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