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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.81, 8,874.30 and 6,030.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.81, 8,874.30 and 6,030.73 is: 8,326.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.81 : 8,874.30 = 6,030.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.81/8,874.30 = 6,030.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.81x = 8,874.30 × 6,030.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.81x = 53,518,507.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,518,507.24/6,427.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,326.09

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