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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.28, 8,283.88 and 3,957.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.28, 8,283.88 and 3,957.36 is: 5,462.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.28 : 8,283.88 = 3,957.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.28/8,283.88 = 3,957.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.28x = 8,283.88 × 3,957.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.28x = 32,782,295.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,782,295.36/6,001.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,462.55

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