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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,547.89, 6,260.93 and 4,338.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,547.89, 6,260.93 and 4,338.91 is: 5,973.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,547.89 : 6,260.93 = 4,338.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,547.89/6,260.93 = 4,338.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,547.89x = 6,260.93 × 4,338.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,547.89x = 27,165,590.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,165,590.09/4,547.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,973.23

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