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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.13, 8,336.68 and 4,275.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.13, 8,336.68 and 4,275.71 is: 5,898.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.13 : 8,336.68 = 4,275.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.13/8,336.68 = 4,275.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.13x = 8,336.68 × 4,275.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.13x = 35,645,173.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,645,173.67/6,043.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,898.47

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