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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.35, 6,332.06 and 4,014.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.35, 6,332.06 and 4,014.72 is: 5,989.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.35 : 6,332.06 = 4,014.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.35/6,332.06 = 4,014.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.35x = 6,332.06 × 4,014.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.35x = 25,421,447.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,421,447.92/4,244.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,989.48

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