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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.49, 8,305.36 and 5,035.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.49, 8,305.36 and 5,035.05 is: 6,933.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.49 : 8,305.36 = 5,035.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.49/8,305.36 = 5,035.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.49x = 8,305.36 × 5,035.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.49x = 41,817,890.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,817,890.28/6,031.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,933.27

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