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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.08, 6,005.31 and 3,892.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.08, 6,005.31 and 3,892.41 is: 5,342.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.08 : 6,005.31 = 3,892.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.08/6,005.31 = 3,892.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.08x = 6,005.31 × 3,892.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.08x = 23,375,128.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,375,128.70/4,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,342.79

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