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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.54, 8,323.28 and 4,711.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.54, 8,323.28 and 4,711.14 is: 6,492.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.54 : 8,323.28 = 4,711.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.54/8,323.28 = 4,711.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.54x = 8,323.28 × 4,711.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.54x = 39,212,137.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,212,137.34/6,039.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,492.57

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