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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.93, 8,335.39 and 4,366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.93, 8,335.39 and 4,366.80 is: 6,023.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.93 : 8,335.39 = 4,366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.93/8,335.39 = 4,366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.93x = 8,335.39 × 4,366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.93x = 36,398,981.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,398,981.05/6,042.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.40

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