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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.55, 8,701.52 and 3,948.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.55, 8,701.52 and 3,948.99 is: 5,449.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.55 : 8,701.52 = 3,948.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.55/8,701.52 = 3,948.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.55x = 8,701.52 × 3,948.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.55x = 34,362,195.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,362,195.72/6,305.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,449.52

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