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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.03, 8,320.05 and 3,907.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.03, 8,320.05 and 3,907.27 is: 5,390.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.03 : 8,320.05 = 3,907.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.03/8,320.05 = 3,907.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.03x = 8,320.05 × 3,907.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.03x = 32,508,681.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,508,681.76/6,031.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.24

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