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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.97, 8,274.13 and 4,012.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.97, 8,274.13 and 4,012.80 is: 5,531.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.97 : 8,274.13 = 4,012.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.97/8,274.13 = 4,012.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.97x = 8,274.13 × 4,012.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.97x = 33,202,428.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,202,428.86/6,002.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,531.00

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