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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.68, 8,290.25 and 3,587.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.68, 8,290.25 and 3,587.77 is: 4,950.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.68 : 8,290.25 = 3,587.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.68/8,290.25 = 3,587.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.68x = 8,290.25 × 3,587.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.68x = 29,743,502.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,743,502.67/6,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.92

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