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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,396.21, 6,067.25 and 2,802.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,396.21, 6,067.25 and 2,802.91 is: 3,868.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,396.21 : 6,067.25 = 2,802.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,396.21/6,067.25 = 2,802.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,396.21x = 6,067.25 × 2,802.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,396.21x = 17,005,948.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,005,948.69/4,396.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.32

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