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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.70, 8,771.34 and 5,981.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.70, 8,771.34 and 5,981.64 is: 8,261.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.70 : 8,771.34 = 5,981.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.70/8,771.34 = 5,981.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.70x = 8,771.34 × 5,981.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.70x = 52,466,998.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,466,998.20/6,350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,261.61

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