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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,210.27, 6,282.96 and 3,698.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,210.27, 6,282.96 and 3,698.35 is: 5,519.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,210.27 : 6,282.96 = 3,698.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,210.27/6,282.96 = 3,698.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,210.27x = 6,282.96 × 3,698.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,210.27x = 23,236,585.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,236,585.12/4,210.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,519.02

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