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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.20, 8,312.82 and 4,984.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.20, 8,312.82 and 4,984.20 is: 6,859.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.20 : 8,312.82 = 4,984.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.20/8,312.82 = 4,984.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.20x = 8,312.82 × 4,984.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.20x = 41,432,757.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,432,757.44/6,040.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,859.50

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