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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.25, 6,286.32 and 3,542.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.25, 6,286.32 and 3,542.07 is: 5,317.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.25 : 6,286.32 = 3,542.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.25/6,286.32 = 3,542.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.25x = 6,286.32 × 3,542.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.25x = 22,266,585.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,266,585.48/4,187.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,317.71

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