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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.98, 8,328.99 and 4,048.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.98, 8,328.99 and 4,048.17 is: 5,580.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.98 : 8,328.99 = 4,048.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.98/8,328.99 = 4,048.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.98x = 8,328.99 × 4,048.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.98x = 33,717,167.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,717,167.45/6,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,580.48

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