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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,390.41, 8,817.42 and 4,031.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,390.41, 8,817.42 and 4,031.18 is: 5,562.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,390.41 : 8,817.42 = 4,031.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,390.41/8,817.42 = 4,031.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,390.41x = 8,817.42 × 4,031.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,390.41x = 35,544,607.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,544,607.16/6,390.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.18

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