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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.17, 8,382.20 and 6,007.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.17, 8,382.20 and 6,007.82 is: 8,305.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.17 : 8,382.20 = 6,007.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.17/8,382.20 = 6,007.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.17x = 8,382.20 × 6,007.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.17x = 50,358,676.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,358,676.85/6,063.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,305.67

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