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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,037.78, 8,323.41 and 4,239.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,037.78, 8,323.41 and 4,239.79 is: 5,844.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,037.78 : 8,323.41 = 4,239.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,037.78/8,323.41 = 4,239.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,037.78x = 8,323.41 × 4,239.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,037.78x = 35,289,510.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,289,510.48/6,037.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,844.78

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