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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.14, 8,282.18 and 4,595.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.14, 8,282.18 and 4,595.43 is: 6,332.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.14 : 8,282.18 = 4,595.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.14/8,282.18 = 4,595.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.14x = 8,282.18 × 4,595.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.14x = 38,060,178.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,060,178.44/6,010.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,332.66

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