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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.23, 8,285.81 and 5,511.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.23, 8,285.81 and 5,511.51 is: 7,602.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.23 : 8,285.81 = 5,511.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.23/8,285.81 = 5,511.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.23x = 8,285.81 × 5,511.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.23x = 45,667,297.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,667,297.12/6,007.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,602.06

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