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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,038.46, 9,016.38 and 5,409.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,038.46, 9,016.38 and 5,409.71 is: 8,077.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,038.46 : 9,016.38 = 5,409.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,038.46/9,016.38 = 5,409.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,038.46x = 9,016.38 × 5,409.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,038.46x = 48,775,955.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,775,955.97/6,038.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,077.55

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