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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.87, 6,314.96 and 3,480.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.87, 6,314.96 and 3,480.06 is: 5,225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.87 : 6,314.96 = 3,480.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.87/6,314.96 = 3,480.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.87x = 6,314.96 × 3,480.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.87x = 21,976,472.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,976,472.08/4,205.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,225.19

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