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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.52, 8,303.76 and 5,267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.52, 8,303.76 and 5,267.52 is: 7,283.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.52 : 8,303.76 = 5,267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.52/8,303.76 = 5,267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.52x = 8,303.76 × 5,267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.52x = 43,740,221.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,740,221.88/6,005.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,283.34

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