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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.68, 8,354.70 and 3,961.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.68, 8,354.70 and 3,961.02 is: 5,464.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.68 : 8,354.70 = 3,961.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.68/8,354.70 = 3,961.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.68x = 8,354.70 × 3,961.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.68x = 33,093,133.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,093,133.79/6,055.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,464.81

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