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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.04, 8,327.96 and 4,146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.04, 8,327.96 and 4,146.60 is: 5,726.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.04 : 8,327.96 = 4,146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.04/8,327.96 = 4,146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.04x = 8,327.96 × 4,146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.04x = 34,532,718.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,532,718.94/6,030.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,726.78

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