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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.46, 8,999.67 and 5,633.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.46, 8,999.67 and 5,633.29 is: 8,399.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.46 : 8,999.67 = 5,633.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.46/8,999.67 = 5,633.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.46x = 8,999.67 × 5,633.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.46x = 50,697,751.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,697,751.01/6,035.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,399.98

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