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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.56, 8,287.58 and 4,305.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.56, 8,287.58 and 4,305.54 is: 5,938.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.56 : 8,287.58 = 4,305.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.56/8,287.58 = 4,305.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.56x = 8,287.58 × 4,305.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.56x = 35,682,507.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,682,507.19/6,008.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,938.61

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