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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.28, 8,302.36 and 4,029.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.28, 8,302.36 and 4,029.16 is: 5,561.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.28 : 8,302.36 = 4,029.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.28/8,302.36 = 4,029.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.28x = 8,302.36 × 4,029.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.28x = 33,451,536.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,451,536.82/6,015.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.09

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