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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.78, 8,295.54 and 4,023.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.78, 8,295.54 and 4,023.24 is: 5,553.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.78 : 8,295.54 = 4,023.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.78/8,295.54 = 4,023.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.78x = 8,295.54 × 4,023.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.78x = 33,374,948.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,374,948.35/6,009.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,553.44

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