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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.81, 8,660.69 and 3,919.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.81, 8,660.69 and 3,919.32 is: 5,408.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.81 : 8,660.69 = 3,919.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.81/8,660.69 = 3,919.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.81x = 8,660.69 × 3,919.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.81x = 33,943,995.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,943,995.93/6,275.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,408.71

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