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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.84, 8,351.52 and 3,953.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.84, 8,351.52 and 3,953.76 is: 5,457.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.84 : 8,351.52 = 3,953.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.84/8,351.52 = 3,953.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.84x = 8,351.52 × 3,953.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.84x = 33,019,905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,019,905.72/6,050.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,457.08

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