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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.04, 8,278.41 and 4,015.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.04, 8,278.41 and 4,015.87 is: 5,535.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.04 : 8,278.41 = 4,015.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.04/8,278.41 = 4,015.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.04x = 8,278.41 × 4,015.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.04x = 33,245,018.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,245,018.37/6,006.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.26

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