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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,214.08, 6,316.64 and 3,388.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,214.08, 6,316.64 and 3,388.48 is: 5,079.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,214.08 : 6,316.64 = 3,388.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,214.08/6,316.64 = 3,388.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,214.08x = 6,316.64 × 3,388.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,214.08x = 21,403,808.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,403,808.31/4,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,079.12

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