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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,213.26, 6,348.44 and 3,498.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,213.26, 6,348.44 and 3,498.84 is: 5,271.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,213.26 : 6,348.44 = 3,498.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,213.26/6,348.44 = 3,498.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,213.26x = 6,348.44 × 3,498.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,213.26x = 22,212,184.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,212,184.56/4,213.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,271.97

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