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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.46, 8,287.16 and 4,015.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.46, 8,287.16 and 4,015.68 is: 5,541.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.46 : 8,287.16 = 4,015.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.46/8,287.16 = 4,015.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.46x = 8,287.16 × 4,015.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.46x = 33,278,582.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,278,582.67/6,005.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,541.39

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