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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.83, 8,280.66 and 3,878.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.83, 8,280.66 and 3,878.54 is: 5,351.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.83 : 8,280.66 = 3,878.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.83/8,280.66 = 3,878.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.83x = 8,280.66 × 3,878.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.83x = 32,116,871.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,116,871.04/6,001.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,351.18

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