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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.76, 8,340.52 and 3,804.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.76, 8,340.52 and 3,804.72 is: 5,252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.76 : 8,340.52 = 3,804.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.76/8,340.52 = 3,804.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.76x = 8,340.52 × 3,804.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.76x = 31,733,343.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,733,343.25/6,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,252.33

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