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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.89, 6,015.09 and 4,266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.89, 6,015.09 and 4,266.72 is: 5,858.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.89 : 6,015.09 = 4,266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.89/6,015.09 = 4,266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.89x = 6,015.09 × 4,266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.89x = 25,664,704.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,664,704.80/4,380.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.34

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