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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.63, 6,347.72 and 3,939.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.63, 6,347.72 and 3,939.51 is: 5,880.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.63 : 6,347.72 = 3,939.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.63/6,347.72 = 3,939.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.63x = 6,347.72 × 3,939.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.63x = 25,006,874.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,006,874.68/4,252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,880.34

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