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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.43, 8,333.33 and 4,365.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.43, 8,333.33 and 4,365.29 is: 6,021.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.43 : 8,333.33 = 4,365.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.43/8,333.33 = 4,365.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.43x = 8,333.33 × 4,365.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.43x = 36,377,402.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,377,402.12/6,041.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.33

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