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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.95, 6,307.23 and 3,552.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.95, 6,307.23 and 3,552.10 is: 5,321.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.95 : 6,307.23 = 3,552.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.95/6,307.23 = 3,552.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.95x = 6,307.23 × 3,552.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.95x = 22,403,911.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,403,911.68/4,209.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,321.66

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