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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.08, 8,339.04 and 3,558.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.08, 8,339.04 and 3,558.08 is: 4,910.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.08 : 8,339.04 = 3,558.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.08/8,339.04 = 3,558.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.08x = 8,339.04 × 3,558.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.08x = 29,670,971.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,670,971.44/6,042.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.72

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