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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.09, 9,045.95 and 5,665.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.09, 9,045.95 and 5,665.59 is: 8,499.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.09 : 9,045.95 = 5,665.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.09/9,045.95 = 5,665.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.09x = 9,045.95 × 5,665.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.09x = 51,250,615.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,250,615.53/6,030.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,499.15

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