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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.94, 8,315.87 and 4,043.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.94, 8,315.87 and 4,043.12 is: 5,575.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.94 : 8,315.87 = 4,043.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.94/8,315.87 = 4,043.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.94x = 8,315.87 × 4,043.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.94x = 33,621,998.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,621,998.52/6,029.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.84

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