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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.41, 8,285.84 and 4,014.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.41, 8,285.84 and 4,014.47 is: 5,537.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.41 : 8,285.84 = 4,014.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.41/8,285.84 = 4,014.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.41x = 8,285.84 × 4,014.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.41x = 33,263,194.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,263,194.60/6,007.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,537.03

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