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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.62, 8,291.73 and 3,913.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.62, 8,291.73 and 3,913.30 is: 5,402.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.62 : 8,291.73 = 3,913.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.62/8,291.73 = 3,913.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.62x = 8,291.73 × 3,913.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.62x = 32,448,027.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,448,027.01/6,005.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,402.94

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