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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.92, 8,346.09 and 3,811.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.92, 8,346.09 and 3,811.24 is: 5,259.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.92 : 8,346.09 = 3,811.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.92/8,346.09 = 3,811.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.92x = 8,346.09 × 3,811.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.92x = 31,808,952.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,808,952.05/6,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,259.49

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