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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.90, 8,329.90 and 5,445.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.90, 8,329.90 and 5,445.22 is: 7,515.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.90 : 8,329.90 = 5,445.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.90/8,329.90 = 5,445.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.90x = 8,329.90 × 5,445.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.90x = 45,358,138.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,358,138.08/6,034.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,515.97

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