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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,309.23, 5,950.89 and 3,714.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,309.23, 5,950.89 and 3,714.09 is: 5,129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,309.23 : 5,950.89 = 3,714.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,309.23/5,950.89 = 3,714.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,309.23x = 5,950.89 × 3,714.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,309.23x = 22,102,141.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,102,141.04/4,309.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,129.02

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