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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.11, 8,291.29 and 3,885.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.11, 8,291.29 and 3,885.01 is: 5,362.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.11 : 8,291.29 = 3,885.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.11/8,291.29 = 3,885.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.11x = 8,291.29 × 3,885.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.11x = 32,211,683.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,211,683.68/6,007.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,362.26

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