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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,186.42, 6,281.97 and 3,642.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,186.42, 6,281.97 and 3,642.46 is: 5,465.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,186.42 : 6,281.97 = 3,642.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,186.42/6,281.97 = 3,642.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,186.42x = 6,281.97 × 3,642.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,186.42x = 22,881,824.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,881,824.45/4,186.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,465.73

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