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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.92, 6,562.36 and 3,408.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.92, 6,562.36 and 3,408.56 is: 5,116.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.92 : 6,562.36 = 3,408.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.92/6,562.36 = 3,408.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.92x = 6,562.36 × 3,408.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.92x = 22,368,197.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,368,197.80/4,371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,116.33

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