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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.41, 8,325.63 and 4,241.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.41, 8,325.63 and 4,241.41 is: 5,847.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.41 : 8,325.63 = 4,241.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.41/8,325.63 = 4,241.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.41x = 8,325.63 × 4,241.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.41x = 35,312,389.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,312,389.52/6,039.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,847.00

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