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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.74, 8,279.40 and 4,239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.74, 8,279.40 and 4,239.24 is: 5,839.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.74 : 8,279.40 = 4,239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.74/8,279.40 = 4,239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.74x = 8,279.40 × 4,239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.74x = 35,098,363.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,098,363.66/6,010.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,839.27

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