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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.77, 6,282.21 and 3,697.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.77, 6,282.21 and 3,697.85 is: 5,518.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.77 : 6,282.21 = 3,697.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.77/6,282.21 = 3,697.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.77x = 6,282.21 × 3,697.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.77x = 23,230,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,230,670.25/4,209.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.28

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