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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,070.25, 8,372.58 and 4,281.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,070.25, 8,372.58 and 4,281.41 is: 5,905.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,070.25 : 8,372.58 = 4,281.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,070.25/8,372.58 = 4,281.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,070.25x = 8,372.58 × 4,281.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,070.25x = 35,846,447.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,846,447.74/6,070.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,905.27

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