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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.46, 9,011.91 and 5,406.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.46, 9,011.91 and 5,406.71 is: 8,073.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.46 : 9,011.91 = 5,406.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.46/9,011.91 = 5,406.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.46x = 9,011.91 × 5,406.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.46x = 48,724,738.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,724,738.86/6,035.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,073.08

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