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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.52, 9,038.08 and 5,247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.52, 9,038.08 and 5,247.26 is: 7,864.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.52 : 9,038.08 = 5,247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.52/9,038.08 = 5,247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.52x = 9,038.08 × 5,247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.52x = 47,425,155.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,425,155.66/6,030.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,864.19

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