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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,529.38, 6,245.49 and 4,347.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,529.38, 6,245.49 and 4,347.94 is: 5,995.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,529.38 : 6,245.49 = 4,347.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,529.38/6,245.49 = 4,347.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,529.38x = 6,245.49 × 4,347.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,529.38x = 27,155,015.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,155,015.79/4,529.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.31

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