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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.28, 6,254.33 and 3,998.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.28, 6,254.33 and 3,998.44 is: 5,960.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.28 : 6,254.33 = 3,998.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.28/6,254.33 = 3,998.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.28x = 6,254.33 × 3,998.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.28x = 25,007,563.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,007,563.25/4,195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,960.88

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