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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.59, 8,322.21 and 3,934.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.59, 8,322.21 and 3,934.71 is: 5,429.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.59 : 8,322.21 = 3,934.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.59/8,322.21 = 3,934.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.59x = 8,322.21 × 3,934.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.59x = 32,745,482.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,745,482.91/6,030.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,429.90

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