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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,204.03, 8,557.97 and 4,079.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,204.03, 8,557.97 and 4,079.94 is: 5,627.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,204.03 : 8,557.97 = 4,079.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,204.03/8,557.97 = 4,079.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,204.03x = 8,557.97 × 4,079.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,204.03x = 34,915,983.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,915,983.72/6,204.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,627.95

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