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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.79, 9,029.73 and 5,398.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.79, 9,029.73 and 5,398.25 is: 8,081.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.79 : 9,029.73 = 5,398.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.79/9,029.73 = 5,398.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.79x = 9,029.73 × 5,398.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.79x = 48,744,725.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,744,725.28/6,031.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,081.30

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