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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,271.43, 8,655.68 and 4,281.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,271.43, 8,655.68 and 4,281.26 is: 5,908.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,271.43 : 8,655.68 = 4,281.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,271.43/8,655.68 = 4,281.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,271.43x = 8,655.68 × 4,281.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,271.43x = 37,057,195.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,057,195.15/6,271.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,908.89

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