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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,363.40, 6,545.10 and 3,974.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,363.40, 6,545.10 and 3,974.60 is: 5,961.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,363.40 : 6,545.10 = 3,974.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,363.40/6,545.10 = 3,974.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,363.40x = 6,545.10 × 3,974.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,363.40x = 26,014,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,014,154.46/4,363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,961.90

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