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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.27, 9,011.63 and 5,406.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.27, 9,011.63 and 5,406.51 is: 8,072.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.27 : 9,011.63 = 5,406.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.27/9,011.63 = 5,406.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.27x = 9,011.63 × 5,406.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.27x = 48,721,440.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,721,440.68/6,035.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,072.78

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