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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.84, 6,056.64 and 3,954.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.84, 6,056.64 and 3,954.48 is: 5,453.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.84 : 6,056.64 = 3,954.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.84/6,056.64 = 3,954.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.84x = 6,056.64 × 3,954.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.84x = 23,950,861.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,950,861.75/4,391.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,453.49

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