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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.48, 8,341.11 and 5,410.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.48, 8,341.11 and 5,410.89 is: 7,470.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.48 : 8,341.11 = 5,410.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.48/8,341.11 = 5,410.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.48x = 8,341.11 × 5,410.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.48x = 45,132,828.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,132,828.69/6,041.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,470.50

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