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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.88, 8,292.48 and 4,241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.88, 8,292.48 and 4,241.04 is: 5,852.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.88 : 8,292.48 = 4,241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.88/8,292.48 = 4,241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.88x = 8,292.48 × 4,241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.88x = 35,168,739.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,168,739.38/6,008.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,852.79

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