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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,514.03, 8,990.63 and 5,094.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,514.03, 8,990.63 and 5,094.91 is: 7,031.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,514.03 : 8,990.63 = 5,094.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,514.03/8,990.63 = 5,094.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,514.03x = 8,990.63 × 5,094.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,514.03x = 45,806,450.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,806,450.69/6,514.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.97

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