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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,339.95, 8,731.11 and 6,204.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,339.95, 8,731.11 and 6,204.27 is: 8,544.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,339.95 : 8,731.11 = 6,204.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,339.95/8,731.11 = 6,204.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,339.95x = 8,731.11 × 6,204.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,339.95x = 54,170,163.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,170,163.84/6,339.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,544.26

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