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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.16, 8,314.90 and 4,260.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.16, 8,314.90 and 4,260.28 is: 5,877.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.16 : 8,314.90 = 4,260.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.16/8,314.90 = 4,260.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.16x = 8,314.90 × 4,260.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.16x = 35,423,802.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,423,802.17/6,027.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,877.36

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