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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.48, 6,591.86 and 4,292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.48, 6,591.86 and 4,292.32 is: 6,443.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.48 : 6,591.86 = 4,292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.48/6,591.86 = 4,292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.48x = 6,591.86 × 4,292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.48x = 28,294,342.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,294,342.81/4,391.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,443.01

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