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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.97, 8,301.11 and 4,026.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.97, 8,301.11 and 4,026.33 is: 5,556.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.97 : 8,301.11 = 4,026.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.97/8,301.11 = 4,026.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.97x = 8,301.11 × 4,026.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.97x = 33,422,988.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,422,988.09/6,014.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,556.63

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