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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.42, 6,027.11 and 3,947.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.42, 6,027.11 and 3,947.43 is: 5,446.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.42 : 6,027.11 = 3,947.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.42/6,027.11 = 3,947.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.42x = 6,027.11 × 3,947.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.42x = 23,791,594.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,791,594.83/4,368.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,446.27

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