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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.33, 6,278.42 and 3,212.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.33, 6,278.42 and 3,212.94 is: 4,796.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.33 : 6,278.42 = 3,212.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.33/6,278.42 = 3,212.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.33x = 6,278.42 × 3,212.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.33x = 20,172,170.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,172,170.69/4,205.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,796.82

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