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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.96, 9,073.76 and 5,003.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.96, 9,073.76 and 5,003.24 is: 7,506.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.96 : 9,073.76 = 5,003.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.96/9,073.76 = 5,003.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.96x = 9,073.76 × 5,003.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.96x = 45,398,128.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,398,128.60/6,047.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,506.36

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