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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.52, 6,001.66 and 3,855.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.52, 6,001.66 and 3,855.84 is: 5,304.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.52 : 6,001.66 = 3,855.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.52/6,001.66 = 3,855.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.52x = 6,001.66 × 3,855.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.52x = 23,141,440.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,141,440.69/4,362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,304.60

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