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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.60, 9,050.40 and 5,198.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.60, 9,050.40 and 5,198.40 is: 7,797.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.60 : 9,050.40 = 5,198.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.60/9,050.40 = 5,198.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.60x = 9,050.40 × 5,198.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.60x = 47,047,599.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,047,599.36/6,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,797.60

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