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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.10, 8,287.40 and 4,014.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.10, 8,287.40 and 4,014.50 is: 5,538.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.10 : 8,287.40 = 4,014.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.10/8,287.40 = 4,014.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.10x = 8,287.40 × 4,014.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.10x = 33,269,767.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,269,767.30/6,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,538.41

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