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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.70, 8,285.97 and 4,017.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.70, 8,285.97 and 4,017.62 is: 5,541.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.70 : 8,285.97 = 4,017.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.70/8,285.97 = 4,017.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.70x = 8,285.97 × 4,017.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.70x = 33,289,878.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,289,878.79/6,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,541.20

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