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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.33, 8,283.62 and 5,519.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.33, 8,283.62 and 5,519.46 is: 7,615.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.33 : 8,283.62 = 5,519.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.33/8,283.62 = 5,519.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.33x = 8,283.62 × 5,519.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.33x = 45,721,081.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,721,081.65/6,003.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,615.95

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