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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.65, 6,322.94 and 3,238.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.65, 6,322.94 and 3,238.43 is: 4,861.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.65 : 6,322.94 = 3,238.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.65/6,322.94 = 3,238.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.65x = 6,322.94 × 3,238.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.65x = 20,476,398.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,476,398.58/4,211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,861.85

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