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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,210.44, 6,317.26 and 3,727.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,210.44, 6,317.26 and 3,727.64 is: 5,592.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,210.44 : 6,317.26 = 3,727.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,210.44/6,317.26 = 3,727.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,210.44x = 6,317.26 × 3,727.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,210.44x = 23,548,471.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,548,471.07/4,210.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.88

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