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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.24, 9,052.38 and 5,548.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.24, 9,052.38 and 5,548.86 is: 8,325.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.24 : 9,052.38 = 5,548.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.24/9,052.38 = 5,548.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.24x = 9,052.38 × 5,548.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.24x = 50,230,389.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,230,389.29/6,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,325.61

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