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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.92, 9,030.24 and 5,427.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.92, 9,030.24 and 5,427.84 is: 8,101.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.92 : 9,030.24 = 5,427.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.92/9,030.24 = 5,427.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.92x = 9,030.24 × 5,427.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.92x = 49,014,697.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,014,697.88/6,049.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,101.71

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