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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.68, 8,310.89 and 4,262.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.68, 8,310.89 and 4,262.21 is: 5,870.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.68 : 8,310.89 = 4,262.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.68/8,310.89 = 4,262.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.68x = 8,310.89 × 4,262.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.68x = 35,422,727.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,422,727.57/6,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,870.84

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