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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,103.26, 8,422.38 and 4,007.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,103.26, 8,422.38 and 4,007.26 is: 5,529.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,103.26 : 8,422.38 = 4,007.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,103.26/8,422.38 = 4,007.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,103.26x = 8,422.38 × 4,007.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,103.26x = 33,750,666.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,750,666.48/6,103.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.94

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