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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.56, 8,292.12 and 4,241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.56, 8,292.12 and 4,241.52 is: 5,851.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.56 : 8,292.12 = 4,241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.56/8,292.12 = 4,241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.56x = 8,292.12 × 4,241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.56x = 35,171,192.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,171,192.82/6,010.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,851.57

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