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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.52, 6,333.36 and 3,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.52, 6,333.36 and 3,982.40 is: 5,932.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.52 : 6,333.36 = 3,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.52/6,333.36 = 3,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.52x = 6,333.36 × 3,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.52x = 25,221,972.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,221,972.86/4,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,932.46

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