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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,741.40, 8,592.90 and 4,013.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,741.40, 8,592.90 and 4,013.40 is: 6,006.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,741.40 : 8,592.90 = 4,013.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,741.40/8,592.90 = 4,013.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,741.40x = 8,592.90 × 4,013.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,741.40x = 34,486,744.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,486,744.86/5,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,006.68

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