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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.28, 9,119.34 and 5,826.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.28, 9,119.34 and 5,826.32 is: 8,791.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.28 : 9,119.34 = 5,826.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.28/9,119.34 = 5,826.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.28x = 9,119.34 × 5,826.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.28x = 53,132,193.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,132,193.03/6,043.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,791.95

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