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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.84, 6,016.68 and 3,925.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.84, 6,016.68 and 3,925.44 is: 5,413.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.84 : 6,016.68 = 3,925.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.84/6,016.68 = 3,925.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.84x = 6,016.68 × 3,925.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.84x = 23,618,116.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,618,116.34/4,362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,413.47

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