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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.48, 8,290.29 and 5,514.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.48, 8,290.29 and 5,514.76 is: 7,606.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.48 : 8,290.29 = 5,514.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.48/8,290.29 = 5,514.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.48x = 8,290.29 × 5,514.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.48x = 45,718,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,718,959.68/6,010.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,606.54

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