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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.40, 8,290.46 and 3,881.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.40, 8,290.46 and 3,881.19 is: 5,358.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.40 : 8,290.46 = 3,881.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.40/8,290.46 = 3,881.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.40x = 8,290.46 × 3,881.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.40x = 32,176,850.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,176,850.45/6,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,358.88

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