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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.52, 8,323.70 and 4,265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.52, 8,323.70 and 4,265.08 is: 5,881.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.52 : 8,323.70 = 4,265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.52/8,323.70 = 4,265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.52x = 8,323.70 × 4,265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.52x = 35,501,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,501,246.40/6,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,881.08

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