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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.88, 6,443.82 and 4,066.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.88, 6,443.82 and 4,066.65 is: 6,099.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.88 : 6,443.82 = 4,066.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.88/6,443.82 = 4,066.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.88x = 6,443.82 × 4,066.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.88x = 26,204,760.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,204,760.60/4,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,099.98

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