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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.22, 8,311.72 and 4,700.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.22, 8,311.72 and 4,700.44 is: 6,482.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.22 : 8,311.72 = 4,700.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.22/8,311.72 = 4,700.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.22x = 8,311.72 × 4,700.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.22x = 39,068,741.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,068,741.16/6,027.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,482.05

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