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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.64, 5,969.78 and 3,382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.64, 5,969.78 and 3,382.28 is: 4,667.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.64 : 5,969.78 = 3,382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.64/5,969.78 = 3,382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.64x = 5,969.78 × 3,382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.64x = 20,191,467.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,191,467.50/4,325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.86

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