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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.28, 8,354.23 and 4,034.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.28, 8,354.23 and 4,034.15 is: 5,569.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.28 : 8,354.23 = 4,034.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.28/8,354.23 = 4,034.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.28x = 8,354.23 × 4,034.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.28x = 33,702,216.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,702,216.95/6,051.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.44

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