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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.93, 8,349.53 and 3,957.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.93, 8,349.53 and 3,957.27 is: 5,459.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.93 : 8,349.53 = 3,957.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.93/8,349.53 = 3,957.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.93x = 8,349.53 × 3,957.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.93x = 33,041,324.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,041,324.80/6,051.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,459.63

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