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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.72, 8,341.88 and 3,921.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.72, 8,341.88 and 3,921.13 is: 5,411.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.72 : 8,341.88 = 3,921.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.72/8,341.88 = 3,921.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.72x = 8,341.88 × 3,921.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.72x = 32,709,555.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,709,555.46/6,044.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,411.26

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