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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.53, 8,290.41 and 4,312.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.53, 8,290.41 and 4,312.39 is: 5,950.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.53 : 8,290.41 = 4,312.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.53/8,290.41 = 4,312.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.53x = 8,290.41 × 4,312.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.53x = 35,751,481.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,751,481.18/6,008.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.12

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