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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.05, 8,295.57 and 3,997.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.05, 8,295.57 and 3,997.44 is: 5,514.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.05 : 8,295.57 = 3,997.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.05/8,295.57 = 3,997.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.05x = 8,295.57 × 3,997.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.05x = 33,161,043.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,161,043.34/6,013.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.85

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