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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.34, 6,264.24 and 3,627.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.34, 6,264.24 and 3,627.30 is: 5,434.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.34 : 6,264.24 = 3,627.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.34/6,264.24 = 3,627.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.34x = 6,264.24 × 3,627.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.34x = 22,722,277.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,722,277.75/4,181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,434.21

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