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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.97, 6,020.16 and 3,792.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.97, 6,020.16 and 3,792.61 is: 5,247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.97 : 6,020.16 = 3,792.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.97/6,020.16 = 3,792.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.97x = 6,020.16 × 3,792.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.97x = 22,832,119.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,832,119.02/4,350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,247.59

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