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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,431.41, 8,877.90 and 4,195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,431.41, 8,877.90 and 4,195.21 is: 5,791.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,431.41 : 8,877.90 = 4,195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,431.41/8,877.90 = 4,195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,431.41x = 8,877.90 × 4,195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,431.41x = 37,244,654.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,244,654.86/6,431.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,791.06

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