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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.52, 6,425.51 and 4,049.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.52, 6,425.51 and 4,049.77 is: 6,074.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.52 : 6,425.51 = 4,049.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.52/6,425.51 = 4,049.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.52x = 6,425.51 × 4,049.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.52x = 26,021,837.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,021,837.63/4,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,074.87

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