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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,419.73, 8,792.73 and 6,041.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,419.73, 8,792.73 and 6,041.39 is: 8,274.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,419.73 : 8,792.73 = 6,041.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,419.73/8,792.73 = 6,041.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,419.73x = 8,792.73 × 6,041.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,419.73x = 53,120,311.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,120,311.09/6,419.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,274.54

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