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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.66, 8,999.23 and 5,815.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.66, 8,999.23 and 5,815.96 is: 8,673.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.66 : 8,999.23 = 5,815.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.66/8,999.23 = 5,815.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.66x = 8,999.23 × 5,815.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.66x = 52,339,161.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,339,161.71/6,034.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,673.09

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