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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.10, 8,293.38 and 3,885.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.10, 8,293.38 and 3,885.68 is: 5,361.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.10 : 8,293.38 = 3,885.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.10/8,293.38 = 3,885.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.10x = 8,293.38 × 3,885.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.10x = 32,225,420.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,225,420.80/6,010.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,361.88

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