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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.66, 8,331.89 and 4,272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.66, 8,331.89 and 4,272.24 is: 5,893.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.66 : 8,331.89 = 4,272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.66/8,331.89 = 4,272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.66x = 8,331.89 × 4,272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.66x = 35,595,812.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,595,812.37/6,039.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,893.68

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