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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.68, 6,347.98 and 3,989.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.68, 6,347.98 and 3,989.24 is: 5,956.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.68 : 6,347.98 = 3,989.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.68/6,347.98 = 3,989.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.68x = 6,347.98 × 3,989.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.68x = 25,323,615.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,323,615.74/4,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,956.14

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