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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,623.84, 6,916.32 and 3,982.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,623.84, 6,916.32 and 3,982.32 is: 5,956.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,623.84 : 6,916.32 = 3,982.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,623.84/6,916.32 = 3,982.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,623.84x = 6,916.32 × 3,982.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,623.84x = 27,542,999.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,542,999.46/4,623.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,956.74

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