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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.88, 6,315.54 and 3,514.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.88, 6,315.54 and 3,514.77 is: 5,270.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.88 : 6,315.54 = 3,514.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.88/6,315.54 = 3,514.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.88x = 6,315.54 × 3,514.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.88x = 22,197,657.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,197,657.35/4,211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,270.25

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