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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.77, 8,328.54 and 3,912.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.77, 8,328.54 and 3,912.54 is: 5,394.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.77 : 8,328.54 = 3,912.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.77/8,328.54 = 3,912.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.77x = 8,328.54 × 3,912.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.77x = 32,585,745.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,585,745.89/6,040.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,394.30

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