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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.92, 8,291.70 and 4,122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.92, 8,291.70 and 4,122.12 is: 5,688.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.92 : 8,291.70 = 4,122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.92/8,291.70 = 4,122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.92x = 8,291.70 × 4,122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.92x = 34,179,413.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,179,413.50/6,008.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,688.11

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