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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.62, 6,545.10 and 4,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.62, 6,545.10 and 4,027.20 is: 6,029.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.62 : 6,545.10 = 4,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.62/6,545.10 = 4,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.62x = 6,545.10 × 4,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.62x = 26,358,426.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,358,426.72/4,371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,029.44

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