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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.49, 6,421.78 and 4,032.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.49, 6,421.78 and 4,032.92 is: 6,060.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.49 : 6,421.78 = 4,032.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.49/6,421.78 = 4,032.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.49x = 6,421.78 × 4,032.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.49x = 25,898,525.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,898,525.00/4,273.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.28

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