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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.57, 8,290.32 and 4,307.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.57, 8,290.32 and 4,307.53 is: 5,941.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.57 : 8,290.32 = 4,307.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.57/8,290.32 = 4,307.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.57x = 8,290.32 × 4,307.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.57x = 35,710,802.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,710,802.11/6,010.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,941.33

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