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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.73, 6,080.25 and 3,998.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.73, 6,080.25 and 3,998.31 is: 5,516.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.73 : 6,080.25 = 3,998.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.73/6,080.25 = 3,998.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.73x = 6,080.25 × 3,998.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.73x = 24,310,724.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,310,724.38/4,406.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,516.73

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