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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.33, 8,610.96 and 4,117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.33, 8,610.96 and 4,117.92 is: 5,681.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.33 : 8,610.96 = 4,117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.33/8,610.96 = 4,117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.33x = 8,610.96 × 4,117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.33x = 35,459,244.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,459,244.40/6,241.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,681.36

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