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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,381.23, 8,809.08 and 4,260.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,381.23, 8,809.08 and 4,260.34 is: 5,881.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,381.23 : 8,809.08 = 4,260.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,381.23/8,809.08 = 4,260.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,381.23x = 8,809.08 × 4,260.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,381.23x = 37,529,675.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,529,675.89/6,381.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,881.26

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