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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.45, 8,299.97 and 4,029.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.45, 8,299.97 and 4,029.75 is: 5,561.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.45 : 8,299.97 = 4,029.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.45/8,299.97 = 4,029.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.45x = 8,299.97 × 4,029.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.45x = 33,446,799.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,446,799.07/6,014.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.07

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