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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,425.13, 6,107.28 and 2,852.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,425.13, 6,107.28 and 2,852.92 is: 3,937.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,425.13 : 6,107.28 = 2,852.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,425.13/6,107.28 = 2,852.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,425.13x = 6,107.28 × 2,852.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,425.13x = 17,423,550.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,423,550.72/4,425.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.41

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