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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.13, 8,338.16 and 3,525.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.13, 8,338.16 and 3,525.98 is: 4,865.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.13 : 8,338.16 = 3,525.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.13/8,338.16 = 3,525.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.13x = 8,338.16 × 3,525.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.13x = 29,400,185.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,400,185.40/6,042.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.86

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