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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.18, 6,111.90 and 3,870.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.18, 6,111.90 and 3,870.67 is: 5,340.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.18 : 6,111.90 = 3,870.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.18/6,111.90 = 3,870.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.18x = 6,111.90 × 3,870.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.18x = 23,657,132.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,657,132.69/4,430.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,340.00

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