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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.72, 8,312.41 and 4,700.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.72, 8,312.41 and 4,700.94 is: 6,482.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.72 : 8,312.41 = 4,700.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.72/8,312.41 = 4,700.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.72x = 8,312.41 × 4,700.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.72x = 39,076,140.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,076,140.67/6,027.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,482.74

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