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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.29, 8,282.90 and 4,019.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.29, 8,282.90 and 4,019.12 is: 5,539.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.29 : 8,282.90 = 4,019.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.29/8,282.90 = 4,019.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.29x = 8,282.90 × 4,019.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.29x = 33,289,969.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,289,969.05/6,009.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,539.75

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