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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.48, 5,999.96 and 3,027.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.48, 5,999.96 and 3,027.35 is: 4,175.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.48 : 5,999.96 = 3,027.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.48/5,999.96 = 3,027.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.48x = 5,999.96 × 3,027.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.48x = 18,163,948.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,163,948.91/4,350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,175.16

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