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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.73, 8,284.62 and 4,329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.73, 8,284.62 and 4,329.68 is: 5,975.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.73 : 8,284.62 = 4,329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.73/8,284.62 = 4,329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.73x = 8,284.62 × 4,329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.73x = 35,869,712.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,869,712.10/6,002.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,975.57

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