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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.66, 9,004.94 and 5,321.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.66, 9,004.94 and 5,321.96 is: 7,946.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.66 : 9,004.94 = 5,321.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.66/9,004.94 = 5,321.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.66x = 9,004.94 × 5,321.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.66x = 47,923,903.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,923,903.87/6,030.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,946.71

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