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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,303.33, 8,687.88 and 4,310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,303.33, 8,687.88 and 4,310.44 is: 5,941.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,303.33 : 8,687.88 = 4,310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,303.33/8,687.88 = 4,310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,303.33x = 8,687.88 × 4,310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,303.33x = 37,448,563.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,448,563.75/6,303.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,941.08

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