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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.82, 8,275.35 and 4,013.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.82, 8,275.35 and 4,013.65 is: 5,532.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.82 : 8,275.35 = 4,013.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.82/8,275.35 = 4,013.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.82x = 8,275.35 × 4,013.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.82x = 33,214,358.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,214,358.53/6,003.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.20

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