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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.70, 8,441.85 and 4,231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.70, 8,441.85 and 4,231.30 is: 5,838.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.70 : 8,441.85 = 4,231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.70/8,441.85 = 4,231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.70x = 8,441.85 × 4,231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.70x = 35,719,999.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,719,999.91/6,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,838.80

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