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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.97, 8,282.97 and 5,526.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.97, 8,282.97 and 5,526.21 is: 7,617.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.97 : 8,282.97 = 5,526.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.97/8,282.97 = 5,526.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.97x = 8,282.97 × 5,526.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.97x = 45,773,431.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,773,431.64/6,008.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,617.52

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