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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.92, 8,330.91 and 4,251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.92, 8,330.91 and 4,251.14 is: 5,863.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.92 : 8,330.91 = 4,251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.92/8,330.91 = 4,251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.92x = 8,330.91 × 4,251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.92x = 35,415,864.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,415,864.74/6,039.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,863.63

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