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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,080.87, 8,386.34 and 3,955.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,080.87, 8,386.34 and 3,955.62 is: 5,455.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,080.87 : 8,386.34 = 3,955.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,080.87/8,386.34 = 3,955.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,080.87x = 8,386.34 × 3,955.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,080.87x = 33,173,154.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,173,154.45/6,080.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,455.33

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