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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.58, 8,315.27 and 4,137.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.58, 8,315.27 and 4,137.83 is: 5,706.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.58 : 8,315.27 = 4,137.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.58/8,315.27 = 4,137.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.58x = 8,315.27 × 4,137.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.58x = 34,407,111.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,407,111.40/6,029.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,706.39

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