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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.53, 6,394.36 and 3,915.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.53, 6,394.36 and 3,915.27 is: 5,869.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.53 : 6,394.36 = 3,915.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.53/6,394.36 = 3,915.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.53x = 6,394.36 × 3,915.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.53x = 25,035,594.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,035,594.33/4,265.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,869.28

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