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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.67, 6,042.80 and 4,303.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.67, 6,042.80 and 4,303.51 is: 5,980.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.67 : 6,042.80 = 4,303.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.67/6,042.80 = 4,303.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.67x = 6,042.80 × 4,303.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.67x = 26,005,243.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,005,243.82/4,348.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,980.05

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