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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,427.58, 6,102.42 and 3,797.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,427.58, 6,102.42 and 3,797.31 is: 5,233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,427.58 : 6,102.42 = 3,797.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,427.58/6,102.42 = 3,797.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,427.58x = 6,102.42 × 3,797.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,427.58x = 23,172,780.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,172,780.49/4,427.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,233.74

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