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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.62, 8,316.68 and 4,138.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.62, 8,316.68 and 4,138.86 is: 5,707.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.62 : 8,316.68 = 4,138.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.62/8,316.68 = 4,138.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.62x = 8,316.68 × 4,138.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.62x = 34,421,584.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,421,584.53/6,030.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,707.81

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