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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,390.03, 8,825.62 and 4,261.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,390.03, 8,825.62 and 4,261.86 is: 5,886.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,390.03 : 8,825.62 = 4,261.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,390.03/8,825.62 = 4,261.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,390.03x = 8,825.62 × 4,261.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,390.03x = 37,613,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,613,537.92/6,390.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,886.29

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