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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.54, 8,279.11 and 4,016.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.54, 8,279.11 and 4,016.37 is: 5,535.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.54 : 8,279.11 = 4,016.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.54/8,279.11 = 4,016.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.54x = 8,279.11 × 4,016.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.54x = 33,251,958.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,251,958.99/6,006.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.96

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