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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.81, 6,543.71 and 3,959.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.81, 6,543.71 and 3,959.30 is: 5,960.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.81 : 6,543.71 = 3,959.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.81/6,543.71 = 3,959.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.81x = 6,543.71 × 3,959.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.81x = 25,908,511.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,908,511.00/4,346.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,960.35

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