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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.38, 8,307.54 and 5,248.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.38, 8,307.54 and 5,248.01 is: 7,224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.38 : 8,307.54 = 5,248.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.38/8,307.54 = 5,248.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.38x = 8,307.54 × 5,248.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.38x = 43,598,011.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,598,011.46/6,034.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,224.94

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