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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.68, 8,340.26 and 4,164.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.68, 8,340.26 and 4,164.84 is: 5,738.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.68 : 8,340.26 = 4,164.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.68/8,340.26 = 4,164.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.68x = 8,340.26 × 4,164.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.68x = 34,735,848.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,735,848.46/6,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,738.92

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