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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.89, 8,352.96 and 3,930.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.89, 8,352.96 and 3,930.21 is: 5,420.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.89 : 8,352.96 = 3,930.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.89/8,352.96 = 3,930.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.89x = 8,352.96 × 3,930.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.89x = 32,828,886.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,828,886.92/6,056.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,420.09

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