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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.62, 6,308.42 and 3,664.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.62, 6,308.42 and 3,664.34 is: 5,496.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.62 : 6,308.42 = 3,664.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.62/6,308.42 = 3,664.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.62x = 6,308.42 × 3,664.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.62x = 23,116,169.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,116,169.54/4,205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,496.49

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