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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.46, 9,011.90 and 5,406.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.46, 9,011.90 and 5,406.70 is: 8,073.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.46 : 9,011.90 = 5,406.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.46/9,011.90 = 5,406.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.46x = 9,011.90 × 5,406.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.46x = 48,724,639.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,724,639.73/6,035.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,073.06

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