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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.67, 9,052.47 and 4,277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.67, 9,052.47 and 4,277.96 is: 6,409.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.67 : 9,052.47 = 4,277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.67/9,052.47 = 4,277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.67x = 9,052.47 × 4,277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.67x = 38,726,059.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,726,059.30/6,041.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,409.83

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