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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.05, 8,307.27 and 4,259.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.05, 8,307.27 and 4,259.58 is: 5,867.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.05 : 8,307.27 = 4,259.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.05/8,307.27 = 4,259.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.05x = 8,307.27 × 4,259.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.05x = 35,385,481.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,385,481.15/6,031.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,867.22

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