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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.33, 8,992.02 and 5,628.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.33, 8,992.02 and 5,628.17 is: 8,392.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.33 : 8,992.02 = 5,628.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.33/8,992.02 = 5,628.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.33x = 8,992.02 × 5,628.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.33x = 50,608,617.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,608,617.20/6,030.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,392.35

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