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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.36, 8,250.56 and 4,409.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.36, 8,250.56 and 4,409.08 is: 6,090.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.36 : 8,250.56 = 4,409.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.36/8,250.56 = 4,409.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.36x = 8,250.56 × 4,409.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.36x = 36,377,379.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,377,379.08/5,972.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,090.96

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