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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,096.79, 8,381.28 and 5,242.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,096.79, 8,381.28 and 5,242.91 is: 7,207.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,096.79 : 8,381.28 = 5,242.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,096.79/8,381.28 = 5,242.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,096.79x = 8,381.28 × 5,242.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,096.79x = 43,942,331.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,942,331.18/6,096.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,207.45

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