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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.94, 5,966.73 and 4,261.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.94, 5,966.73 and 4,261.14 is: 5,877.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.94 : 5,966.73 = 4,261.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.94/5,966.73 = 4,261.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.94x = 5,966.73 × 4,261.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.94x = 25,425,071.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,425,071.87/4,325.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,877.35

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