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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,260.13, 8,637.17 and 3,901.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,260.13, 8,637.17 and 3,901.41 is: 5,382.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,260.13 : 8,637.17 = 3,901.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,260.13/8,637.17 = 3,901.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,260.13x = 8,637.17 × 3,901.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,260.13x = 33,697,121.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,697,121.90/6,260.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,382.82

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