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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,294.37, 6,432.89 and 3,599.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,294.37, 6,432.89 and 3,599.09 is: 5,391.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,294.37 : 6,432.89 = 3,599.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,294.37/6,432.89 = 3,599.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,294.37x = 6,432.89 × 3,599.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,294.37x = 23,152,499.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,152,499.91/4,294.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.37

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