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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,330.67, 5,971.32 and 3,699.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,330.67, 5,971.32 and 3,699.27 is: 5,100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,330.67 : 5,971.32 = 3,699.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,330.67/5,971.32 = 3,699.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,330.67x = 5,971.32 × 3,699.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,330.67x = 22,089,524.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,089,524.94/4,330.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,100.72

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