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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,366.49, 6,031.89 and 3,894.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,366.49, 6,031.89 and 3,894.24 is: 5,379.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,366.49 : 6,031.89 = 3,894.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,366.49/6,031.89 = 3,894.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,366.49x = 6,031.89 × 3,894.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,366.49x = 23,489,602.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,489,602.50/4,366.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,379.51

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