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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.12, 8,307.72 and 4,255.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.12, 8,307.72 and 4,255.92 is: 5,866.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.12 : 8,307.72 = 4,255.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.12/8,307.72 = 4,255.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.12x = 8,307.72 × 4,255.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.12x = 35,356,991.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,356,991.70/6,027.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,866.32

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