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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.52, 8,340.48 and 5,107.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.52, 8,340.48 and 5,107.92 is: 7,044.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.52 : 8,340.48 = 5,107.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.52/8,340.48 = 5,107.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.52x = 8,340.48 × 5,107.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.52x = 42,602,504.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,602,504.60/6,047.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,044.62

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