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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,115.19, 8,444.13 and 3,881.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,115.19, 8,444.13 and 3,881.03 is: 5,359.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,115.19 : 8,444.13 = 3,881.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,115.19/8,444.13 = 3,881.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,115.19x = 8,444.13 × 3,881.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,115.19x = 32,771,921.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,771,921.85/6,115.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,359.10

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