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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.57, 8,343.96 and 3,925.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.57, 8,343.96 and 3,925.31 is: 5,413.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.57 : 8,343.96 = 3,925.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.57/8,343.96 = 3,925.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.57x = 8,343.96 × 3,925.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.57x = 32,752,642.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,752,642.20/6,050.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,413.15

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