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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.47, 8,317.48 and 5,283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.47, 8,317.48 and 5,283.14 is: 7,286.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.47 : 8,317.48 = 5,283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.47/8,317.48 = 5,283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.47x = 8,317.48 × 5,283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.47x = 43,942,376.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,942,376.30/6,030.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,286.72

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