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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.28, 8,403.12 and 3,856.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.28, 8,403.12 and 3,856.05 is: 5,316.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.28 : 8,403.12 = 3,856.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.28/8,403.12 = 3,856.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.28x = 8,403.12 × 3,856.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.28x = 32,402,850.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,402,850.88/6,095.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.06

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