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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.38, 8,345.52 and 5,726.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.38, 8,345.52 and 5,726.10 is: 7,909.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.38 : 8,345.52 = 5,726.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.38/8,345.52 = 5,726.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.38x = 8,345.52 × 5,726.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.38x = 47,787,282.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,787,282.07/6,041.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,909.99

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