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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.42, 6,520.91 and 4,043.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.42, 6,520.91 and 4,043.17 is: 6,035.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.42 : 6,520.91 = 4,043.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.42/6,520.91 = 4,043.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.42x = 6,520.91 × 4,043.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.42x = 26,365,158.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,365,158.36/4,368.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,035.40

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