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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.79, 8,292.47 and 3,995.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.79, 8,292.47 and 3,995.18 is: 5,511.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.79 : 8,292.47 = 3,995.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.79/8,292.47 = 3,995.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.79x = 8,292.47 × 3,995.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.79x = 33,129,879.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,129,879.95/6,010.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.73

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