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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.21, 8,707.09 and 3,951.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.21, 8,707.09 and 3,951.45 is: 5,456.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.21 : 8,707.09 = 3,951.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.21/8,707.09 = 3,951.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.21x = 8,707.09 × 3,951.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.21x = 34,405,640.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,405,640.66/6,305.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,456.70

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