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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.40, 8,316.48 and 5,090.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.40, 8,316.48 and 5,090.56 is: 7,016.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.40 : 8,316.48 = 5,090.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.40/8,316.48 = 5,090.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.40x = 8,316.48 × 5,090.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.40x = 42,335,540.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,335,540.43/6,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,016.86

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