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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.39, 8,317.41 and 4,136.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.39, 8,317.41 and 4,136.42 is: 5,708.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.39 : 8,317.41 = 4,136.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.39/8,317.41 = 4,136.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.39x = 8,317.41 × 4,136.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.39x = 34,404,259.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,404,259.49/6,026.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,708.93

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