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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,326.62, 6,445.27 and 4,057.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,326.62, 6,445.27 and 4,057.70 is: 6,044.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,326.62 : 6,445.27 = 4,057.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,326.62/6,445.27 = 4,057.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,326.62x = 6,445.27 × 4,057.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,326.62x = 26,152,944.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,152,944.92/4,326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,044.67

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