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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.60, 8,285.50 and 4,122.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.60, 8,285.50 and 4,122.93 is: 5,685.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.60 : 8,285.50 = 4,122.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.60/8,285.50 = 4,122.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.60x = 8,285.50 × 4,122.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.60x = 34,160,572.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,160,572.74/6,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,685.28

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