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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.72, 8,285.42 and 4,015.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.72, 8,285.42 and 4,015.08 is: 5,541.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.72 : 8,285.42 = 4,015.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.72/8,285.42 = 4,015.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.72x = 8,285.42 × 4,015.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.72x = 33,266,624.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,266,624.13/6,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,541.00

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