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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.40, 8,289.88 and 4,024.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.40, 8,289.88 and 4,024.24 is: 5,546.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.40 : 8,289.88 = 4,024.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.40/8,289.88 = 4,024.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.40x = 8,289.88 × 4,024.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.40x = 33,360,466.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,360,466.69/6,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,546.77

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