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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.85, 6,519.71 and 3,901.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.85, 6,519.71 and 3,901.75 is: 5,822.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.85 : 6,519.71 = 3,901.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.85/6,519.71 = 3,901.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.85x = 6,519.71 × 3,901.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.85x = 25,438,278.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,438,278.49/4,368.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,822.65

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