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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.28, 6,009.57 and 3,909.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.28, 6,009.57 and 3,909.15 is: 5,382.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.28 : 6,009.57 = 3,909.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.28/6,009.57 = 3,909.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.28x = 6,009.57 × 3,909.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.28x = 23,492,310.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,492,310.57/4,364.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,382.86

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