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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.52, 6,004.24 and 3,979.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.52, 6,004.24 and 3,979.52 is: 5,460.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.52 : 6,004.24 = 3,979.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.52/6,004.24 = 3,979.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.52x = 6,004.24 × 3,979.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.52x = 23,893,993.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,893,993.16/4,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,460.84

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