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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.51, 6,053.28 and 4,029.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.51, 6,053.28 and 4,029.53 is: 5,554.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.51 : 6,053.28 = 4,029.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.51/6,053.28 = 4,029.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.51x = 6,053.28 × 4,029.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.51x = 24,391,873.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,391,873.36/4,391.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,554.32

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