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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.97, 8,302.49 and 4,027.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.97, 8,302.49 and 4,027.33 is: 5,558.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.97 : 8,302.49 = 4,027.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.97/8,302.49 = 4,027.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.97x = 8,302.49 × 4,027.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.97x = 33,436,867.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,436,867.05/6,015.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.02

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