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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.04, 8,277.04 and 4,014.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.04, 8,277.04 and 4,014.87 is: 5,533.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.04 : 8,277.04 = 4,014.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.04/8,277.04 = 4,014.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.04x = 8,277.04 × 4,014.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.04x = 33,231,190.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,231,190.98/6,005.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.89

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