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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.52, 6,511.97 and 3,979.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.52, 6,511.97 and 3,979.83 is: 5,959.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.52 : 6,511.97 = 3,979.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.52/6,511.97 = 3,979.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.52x = 6,511.97 × 3,979.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.52x = 25,916,513.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,916,513.67/4,348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,959.85

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