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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,410.88, 8,841.96 and 4,053.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,410.88, 8,841.96 and 4,053.78 is: 5,591.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,410.88 : 8,841.96 = 4,053.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,410.88/8,841.96 = 4,053.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,410.88x = 8,841.96 × 4,053.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,410.88x = 35,843,360.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,843,360.61/6,410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,591.02

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