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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.38, 8,335.64 and 4,274.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.38, 8,335.64 and 4,274.96 is: 5,897.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.38 : 8,335.64 = 4,274.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.38/8,335.64 = 4,274.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.38x = 8,335.64 × 4,274.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.38x = 35,634,496.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,634,496.58/6,042.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,897.43

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