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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,065.62, 9,099.76 and 5,453.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,065.62, 9,099.76 and 5,453.26 is: 8,181.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,065.62 : 9,099.76 = 5,453.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,065.62/9,099.76 = 5,453.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,065.62x = 9,099.76 × 5,453.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,065.62x = 49,623,357.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,623,357.22/6,065.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,181.09

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