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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.06, 6,366.56 and 3,823.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.06, 6,366.56 and 3,823.42 is: 5,720.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.06 : 6,366.56 = 3,823.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.06/6,366.56 = 3,823.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.06x = 6,366.56 × 3,823.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.06x = 24,342,032.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,342,032.84/4,255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,720.73

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