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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.65, 8,315.39 and 3,903.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.65, 8,315.39 and 3,903.89 is: 5,385.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.65 : 8,315.39 = 3,903.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.65/8,315.39 = 3,903.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.65x = 8,315.39 × 3,903.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.65x = 32,462,306.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,462,306.77/6,027.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,385.57

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