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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.11, 6,495.49 and 3,977.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.11, 6,495.49 and 3,977.82 is: 5,973.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.11 : 6,495.49 = 3,977.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.11/6,495.49 = 3,977.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.11x = 6,495.49 × 3,977.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.11x = 25,837,890.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,837,890.03/4,325.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,973.93

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