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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.90, 8,319.48 and 4,137.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.90, 8,319.48 and 4,137.91 is: 5,710.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.90 : 8,319.48 = 4,137.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.90/8,319.48 = 4,137.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.90x = 8,319.48 × 4,137.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.90x = 34,425,259.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,425,259.49/6,027.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,710.99

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