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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.73, 8,295.09 and 4,121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.73, 8,295.09 and 4,121.08 is: 5,689.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.73 : 8,295.09 = 4,121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.73/8,295.09 = 4,121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.73x = 8,295.09 × 4,121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.73x = 34,184,729.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,184,729.50/6,008.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,689.18

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