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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.67, 8,323.43 and 4,139.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.67, 8,323.43 and 4,139.65 is: 5,715.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.67 : 8,323.43 = 4,139.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.67/8,323.43 = 4,139.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.67x = 8,323.43 × 4,139.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.67x = 34,456,087.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,456,087.00/6,028.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,715.37

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