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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.03, 8,286.38 and 3,854.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.03, 8,286.38 and 3,854.78 is: 5,316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.03 : 8,286.38 = 3,854.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.03/8,286.38 = 3,854.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.03x = 8,286.38 × 3,854.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.03x = 31,942,130.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,942,130.46/6,008.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.58

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