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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.57, 6,001.20 and 3,997.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.57, 6,001.20 and 3,997.11 is: 5,525.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.57 : 6,001.20 = 3,997.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.57/6,001.20 = 3,997.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.57x = 6,001.20 × 3,997.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.57x = 23,987,456.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,987,456.53/4,341.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,525.07

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