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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.52, 6,560.78 and 3,499.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.52, 6,560.78 and 3,499.96 is: 5,240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.52 : 6,560.78 = 3,499.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.52/6,560.78 = 3,499.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.52x = 6,560.78 × 3,499.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.52x = 22,962,467.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,962,467.57/4,381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,240.75

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