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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.12, 9,047.52 and 5,199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.12, 9,047.52 and 5,199.36 is: 7,797.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.12 : 9,047.52 = 5,199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.12/9,047.52 = 5,199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.12x = 9,047.52 × 5,199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.12x = 47,041,313.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,041,313.59/6,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,797.18

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