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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.58, 6,529.42 and 4,252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.58, 6,529.42 and 4,252.16 is: 6,323.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.58 : 6,529.42 = 4,252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.58/6,529.42 = 4,252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.58x = 6,529.42 × 4,252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.58x = 27,764,138.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,764,138.55/4,390.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,323.57

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