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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.92, 6,392.04 and 3,329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.92, 6,392.04 and 3,329.68 is: 4,996.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.92 : 6,392.04 = 3,329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.92/6,392.04 = 3,329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.92x = 6,392.04 × 3,329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.92x = 21,283,447.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,283,447.75/4,259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.21

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