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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.33, 8,360.28 and 5,991.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.33, 8,360.28 and 5,991.91 is: 8,283.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.33 : 8,360.28 = 5,991.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.33/8,360.28 = 5,991.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.33x = 8,360.28 × 5,991.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.33x = 50,094,024.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,094,024.43/6,047.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.67

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