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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,396.68, 6,069.98 and 3,806.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,396.68, 6,069.98 and 3,806.28 is: 5,254.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,396.68 : 6,069.98 = 3,806.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,396.68/6,069.98 = 3,806.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,396.68x = 6,069.98 × 3,806.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,396.68x = 23,104,043.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,104,043.47/4,396.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,254.88

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