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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.48, 6,661.57 and 3,853.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.48, 6,661.57 and 3,853.24 is: 5,802.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.48 : 6,661.57 = 3,853.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.48/6,661.57 = 3,853.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.48x = 6,661.57 × 3,853.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.48x = 25,668,627.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,668,627.99/4,423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,802.81

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