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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.84, 8,354.28 and 3,955.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.84, 8,354.28 and 3,955.78 is: 5,459.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.84 : 8,354.28 = 3,955.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.84/8,354.28 = 3,955.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.84x = 8,354.28 × 3,955.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.84x = 33,047,693.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,047,693.74/6,052.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,459.87

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