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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.52, 8,375.92 and 5,827.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.52, 8,375.92 and 5,827.68 is: 8,079.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.52 : 8,375.92 = 5,827.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.52/8,375.92 = 5,827.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.52x = 8,375.92 × 5,827.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.52x = 48,812,181.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,812,181.47/6,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,079.45

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