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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.97, 6,558.47 and 3,447.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.97, 6,558.47 and 3,447.87 is: 5,167.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.97 : 6,558.47 = 3,447.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.97/6,558.47 = 3,447.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.97x = 6,558.47 × 3,447.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.97x = 22,612,751.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,612,751.96/4,375.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,167.48

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