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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.56, 8,305.92 and 4,251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.56, 8,305.92 and 4,251.52 is: 5,865.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.56 : 8,305.92 = 4,251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.56/8,305.92 = 4,251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.56x = 8,305.92 × 4,251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.56x = 35,312,785.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,312,785.00/6,020.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,865.37

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