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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.76, 8,311.03 and 5,353.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.76, 8,311.03 and 5,353.76 is: 7,371.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.76 : 8,311.03 = 5,353.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.76/8,311.03 = 5,353.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.76x = 8,311.03 × 5,353.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.76x = 44,495,267.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,495,267.37/6,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,371.94

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