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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.72, 8,415.12 and 4,004.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.72, 8,415.12 and 4,004.92 is: 5,529.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.72 : 8,415.12 = 4,004.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.72/8,415.12 = 4,004.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.72x = 8,415.12 × 4,004.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.72x = 33,701,882.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,701,882.39/6,094.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.69

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