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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.82, 9,050.28 and 5,641.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.82, 9,050.28 and 5,641.26 is: 8,460.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.82 : 9,050.28 = 5,641.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.82/9,050.28 = 5,641.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.82x = 9,050.28 × 5,641.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.82x = 51,054,982.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,054,982.55/6,034.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,460.07

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