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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.33, 8,363.04 and 5,993.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.33, 8,363.04 and 5,993.92 is: 8,286.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.33 : 8,363.04 = 5,993.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.33/8,363.04 = 5,993.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.33x = 8,363.04 × 5,993.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.33x = 50,127,350.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,127,350.90/6,049.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,286.44

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