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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.37, 8,995.28 and 4,242.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.37, 8,995.28 and 4,242.83 is: 6,353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.37 : 8,995.28 = 4,242.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.37/8,995.28 = 4,242.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.37x = 8,995.28 × 4,242.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.37x = 38,165,377.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,165,377.65/6,007.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,353.10

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