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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.83, 9,011.20 and 4,260.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.83, 9,011.20 and 4,260.32 is: 6,390.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.83 : 9,011.20 = 4,260.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.83/9,011.20 = 4,260.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.83x = 9,011.20 × 4,260.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.83x = 38,390,595.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,390,595.58/6,007.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,390.09

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