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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,354.06, 8,771.67 and 4,233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,354.06, 8,771.67 and 4,233.12 is: 5,843.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,354.06 : 8,771.67 = 4,233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,354.06/8,771.67 = 4,233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,354.06x = 8,771.67 × 4,233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,354.06x = 37,131,531.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,131,531.71/6,354.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,843.75

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