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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.63, 6,059.21 and 3,802.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.63, 6,059.21 and 3,802.14 is: 5,244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.63 : 6,059.21 = 3,802.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.63/6,059.21 = 3,802.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.63x = 6,059.21 × 3,802.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.63x = 23,037,945.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,037,945.70/4,392.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,244.68

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