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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.79, 8,282.23 and 5,355.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.79, 8,282.23 and 5,355.82 is: 7,351.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.79 : 8,282.23 = 5,355.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.79/8,282.23 = 5,355.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.79x = 8,282.23 × 5,355.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.79x = 44,358,133.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,358,133.08/6,033.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,351.62

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