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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.84, 9,047.46 and 5,535.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.84, 9,047.46 and 5,535.84 is: 8,292.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.84 : 9,047.46 = 5,535.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.84/9,047.46 = 5,535.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.84x = 9,047.46 × 5,535.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.84x = 50,085,290.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,085,290.97/6,039.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.49

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