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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.36, 9,027.12 and 5,372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.36, 9,027.12 and 5,372.96 is: 8,036.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.36 : 9,027.12 = 5,372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.36/9,027.12 = 5,372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.36x = 9,027.12 × 5,372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.36x = 48,502,354.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,502,354.68/6,035.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,036.36

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