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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.66, 8,997.74 and 5,814.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.66, 8,997.74 and 5,814.96 is: 8,671.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.66 : 8,997.74 = 5,814.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.66/8,997.74 = 5,814.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.66x = 8,997.74 × 5,814.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.66x = 52,321,469.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,321,469.12/6,033.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,671.60

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