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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.90, 8,293.11 and 3,886.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.90, 8,293.11 and 3,886.14 is: 5,365.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.90 : 8,293.11 = 3,886.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.90/8,293.11 = 3,886.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.90x = 8,293.11 × 3,886.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.90x = 32,228,186.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,228,186.50/6,006.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,365.19

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