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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.40, 9,042.30 and 5,344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.40, 9,042.30 and 5,344.20 is: 8,006.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.40 : 9,042.30 = 5,344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.40/9,042.30 = 5,344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.40x = 9,042.30 × 5,344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.40x = 48,323,859.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,323,859.66/6,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.74

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