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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.76, 8,273.89 and 4,012.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.76, 8,273.89 and 4,012.59 is: 5,530.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.76 : 8,273.89 = 4,012.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.76/8,273.89 = 4,012.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.76x = 8,273.89 × 4,012.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.76x = 33,199,676.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,199,676.87/6,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.74

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