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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.75, 8,327.88 and 4,269.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.75, 8,327.88 and 4,269.33 is: 5,889.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.75 : 8,327.88 = 4,269.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.75/8,327.88 = 4,269.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.75x = 8,327.88 × 4,269.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.75x = 35,554,467.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,554,467.92/6,036.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,889.67

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