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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.94, 6,102.99 and 3,920.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.94, 6,102.99 and 3,920.30 is: 5,408.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.94 : 6,102.99 = 3,920.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.94/6,102.99 = 3,920.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.94x = 6,102.99 × 3,920.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.94x = 23,925,551.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,925,551.70/4,423.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,408.20

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