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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.75, 8,298.50 and 3,921.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.75, 8,298.50 and 3,921.33 is: 5,412.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.75 : 8,298.50 = 3,921.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.75/8,298.50 = 3,921.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.75x = 8,298.50 × 3,921.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.75x = 32,541,137.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,541,137.40/6,012.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,412.02

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