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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.40, 8,846.67 and 6,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.40, 8,846.67 and 6,027.40 is: 8,846.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.40 : 8,846.67 = 6,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.40/8,846.67 = 6,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.40x = 8,846.67 × 6,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.40x = 53,322,418.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,322,418.76/6,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,846.67

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