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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.27, 8,299.89 and 5,683.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.27, 8,299.89 and 5,683.03 is: 7,847.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.27 : 8,299.89 = 5,683.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.27/8,299.89 = 5,683.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.27x = 8,299.89 × 5,683.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.27x = 47,168,523.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,168,523.87/6,010.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,847.99

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