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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.53, 8,294.49 and 3,915.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.53, 8,294.49 and 3,915.30 is: 5,405.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.53 : 8,294.49 = 3,915.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.53/8,294.49 = 3,915.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.53x = 8,294.49 × 3,915.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.53x = 32,475,416.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,475,416.70/6,007.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,405.79

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