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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.32, 6,072.36 and 3,858.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.32, 6,072.36 and 3,858.32 is: 5,312.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.32 : 6,072.36 = 3,858.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.32/6,072.36 = 3,858.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.32x = 6,072.36 × 3,858.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.32x = 23,429,108.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,429,108.04/4,410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.34

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