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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,299.40, 9,451.32 and 3,961.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,299.40, 9,451.32 and 3,961.08 is: 5,943.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,299.40 : 9,451.32 = 3,961.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,299.40/9,451.32 = 3,961.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,299.40x = 9,451.32 × 3,961.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,299.40x = 37,437,434.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,437,434.63/6,299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,943.02

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