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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.81, 6,521.13 and 3,902.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.81, 6,521.13 and 3,902.71 is: 5,824.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.81 : 6,521.13 = 3,902.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.81/6,521.13 = 3,902.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.81x = 6,521.13 × 3,902.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.81x = 25,450,059.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,450,059.75/4,369.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,824.07

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