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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.08, 8,339.72 and 3,804.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.08, 8,339.72 and 3,804.11 is: 5,249.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.08 : 8,339.72 = 3,804.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.08/8,339.72 = 3,804.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.08x = 8,339.72 × 3,804.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.08x = 31,725,151.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,725,151.53/6,043.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,249.83

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