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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.79, 8,280.86 and 5,354.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.79, 8,280.86 and 5,354.82 is: 7,350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.79 : 8,280.86 = 5,354.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.79/8,280.86 = 5,354.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.79x = 8,280.86 × 5,354.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.79x = 44,342,487.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,342,487.97/6,032.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,350.25

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