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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.74, 8,331.17 and 5,664.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.74, 8,331.17 and 5,664.66 is: 7,851.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.74 : 8,331.17 = 5,664.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.74/8,331.17 = 5,664.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.74x = 8,331.17 × 5,664.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.74x = 47,193,245.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,193,245.45/6,010.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,851.49

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