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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.16, 8,996.99 and 5,814.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.16, 8,996.99 and 5,814.46 is: 8,670.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.16 : 8,996.99 = 5,814.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.16/8,996.99 = 5,814.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.16x = 8,996.99 × 5,814.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.16x = 52,312,638.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,312,638.48/6,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,670.85

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