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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.81, 5,995.49 and 4,205.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.81, 5,995.49 and 4,205.43 is: 5,804.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.81 : 5,995.49 = 4,205.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.81/5,995.49 = 4,205.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.81x = 5,995.49 × 4,205.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.81x = 25,213,592.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,213,592.48/4,343.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,804.49

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