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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.36, 6,004.97 and 3,715.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.36, 6,004.97 and 3,715.17 is: 5,130.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.36 : 6,004.97 = 3,715.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.36/6,004.97 = 3,715.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.36x = 6,004.97 × 3,715.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.36x = 22,309,484.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,309,484.39/4,348.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,130.55

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