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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,336.94, 5,988.43 and 4,005.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,336.94, 5,988.43 and 4,005.25 is: 5,530.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,336.94 : 5,988.43 = 4,005.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,336.94/5,988.43 = 4,005.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,336.94x = 5,988.43 × 4,005.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,336.94x = 23,985,149.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,985,149.29/4,336.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.43

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