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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.12, 8,290.52 and 4,022.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.12, 8,290.52 and 4,022.24 is: 5,553.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.12 : 8,290.52 = 4,022.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.12/8,290.52 = 4,022.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.12x = 8,290.52 × 4,022.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.12x = 33,346,461.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,346,461.16/6,005.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,553.00

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