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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.33, 8,364.42 and 5,994.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.33, 8,364.42 and 5,994.92 is: 8,287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.33 : 8,364.42 = 5,994.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.33/8,364.42 = 5,994.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.33x = 8,364.42 × 5,994.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.33x = 50,144,028.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,144,028.75/6,050.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.82

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