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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,047.72, 6,062.94 and 3,399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,047.72, 6,062.94 and 3,399.72 is: 5,092.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,047.72 : 6,062.94 = 3,399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,047.72/6,062.94 = 3,399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,047.72x = 6,062.94 × 3,399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,047.72x = 20,612,298.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,612,298.38/4,047.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,092.32

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