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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.57, 8,317.95 and 3,375.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.57, 8,317.95 and 3,375.07 is: 4,657.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.57 : 8,317.95 = 3,375.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.57/8,317.95 = 3,375.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.57x = 8,317.95 × 3,375.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.57x = 28,073,663.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,073,663.51/6,027.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.54

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