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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.32, 8,338.02 and 3,558.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.32, 8,338.02 and 3,558.76 is: 4,911.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.32 : 8,338.02 = 3,558.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.32/8,338.02 = 3,558.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.32x = 8,338.02 × 3,558.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.32x = 29,673,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,673,012.06/6,041.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,911.68

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