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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,396.43, 6,068.94 and 4,277.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,396.43, 6,068.94 and 4,277.97 is: 5,905.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,396.43 : 6,068.94 = 4,277.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,396.43/6,068.94 = 4,277.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,396.43x = 6,068.94 × 4,277.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,396.43x = 25,962,743.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,962,743.25/4,396.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,905.41

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