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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.92, 8,290.08 and 4,242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.92, 8,290.08 and 4,242.96 is: 5,851.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.92 : 8,290.08 = 4,242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.92/8,290.08 = 4,242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.92x = 8,290.08 × 4,242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.92x = 35,174,477.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,174,477.84/6,010.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,851.76

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