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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.97, 6,018.78 and 3,791.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.97, 6,018.78 and 3,791.61 is: 5,246.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.97 : 6,018.78 = 3,791.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.97/6,018.78 = 3,791.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.97x = 6,018.78 × 3,791.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.97x = 22,820,866.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,820,866.44/4,349.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,246.21

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