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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.16, 8,662.20 and 4,039.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.16, 8,662.20 and 4,039.08 is: 5,570.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.16 : 8,662.20 = 4,039.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.16/8,662.20 = 4,039.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.16x = 8,662.20 × 4,039.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.16x = 34,987,318.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,987,318.78/6,281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,570.20

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