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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.02, 8,334.03 and 5,707.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.02, 8,334.03 and 5,707.78 is: 7,882.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.02 : 8,334.03 = 5,707.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.02/8,334.03 = 5,707.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.02x = 8,334.03 × 5,707.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.02x = 47,568,809.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,568,809.75/6,035.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,882.13

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