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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,337.22, 6,512.98 and 3,794.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,337.22, 6,512.98 and 3,794.06 is: 5,697.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,337.22 : 6,512.98 = 3,794.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,337.22/6,512.98 = 3,794.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,337.22x = 6,512.98 × 3,794.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,337.22x = 24,710,636.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,710,636.90/4,337.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,697.34

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