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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,293.92, 6,427.84 and 3,969.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,293.92, 6,427.84 and 3,969.92 is: 5,942.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,293.92 : 6,427.84 = 3,969.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,293.92/6,427.84 = 3,969.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,293.92x = 6,427.84 × 3,969.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,293.92x = 25,518,010.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,518,010.57/4,293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,942.82

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