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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.83, 6,487.98 and 3,992.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.83, 6,487.98 and 3,992.03 is: 5,955.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.83 : 6,487.98 = 3,992.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.83/6,487.98 = 3,992.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.83x = 6,487.98 × 3,992.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.83x = 25,900,178.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,900,178.36/4,348.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.67

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