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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.36, 6,272.88 and 3,462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.36, 6,272.88 and 3,462.16 is: 5,184.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.36 : 6,272.88 = 3,462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.36/6,272.88 = 3,462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.36x = 6,272.88 × 3,462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.36x = 21,717,714.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,717,714.22/4,189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,184.02

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