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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.66, 8,354.52 and 3,931.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.66, 8,354.52 and 3,931.47 is: 5,420.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.66 : 8,354.52 = 3,931.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.66/8,354.52 = 3,931.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.66x = 8,354.52 × 3,931.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.66x = 32,845,544.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,845,544.74/6,059.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,420.37

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