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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.52, 9,029.58 and 5,486.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.52, 9,029.58 and 5,486.64 is: 8,185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.52 : 9,029.58 = 5,486.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.52/9,029.58 = 5,486.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.52x = 9,029.58 × 5,486.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.52x = 49,542,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,542,000.38/6,052.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,185.35

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