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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.91, 8,702.38 and 3,917.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.91, 8,702.38 and 3,917.19 is: 5,405.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.91 : 8,702.38 = 3,917.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.91/8,702.38 = 3,917.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.91x = 8,702.38 × 3,917.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.91x = 34,088,849.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,088,849.80/6,305.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,405.86

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