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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.50, 8,608.91 and 6,035.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.50, 8,608.91 and 6,035.58 is: 8,324.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.50 : 8,608.91 = 6,035.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.50/8,608.91 = 6,035.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.50x = 8,608.91 × 6,035.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.50x = 51,959,734.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,959,734.84/6,241.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,324.88

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