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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.54, 8,330.73 and 4,363.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.54, 8,330.73 and 4,363.41 is: 6,018.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.54 : 8,330.73 = 4,363.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.54/8,330.73 = 4,363.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.54x = 8,330.73 × 4,363.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.54x = 36,350,390.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,350,390.59/6,039.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,018.73

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