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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.40, 6,330.90 and 3,606.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.40, 6,330.90 and 3,606.20 is: 5,403.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.40 : 6,330.90 = 3,606.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.40/6,330.90 = 3,606.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.40x = 6,330.90 × 3,606.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.40x = 22,830,491.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,830,491.58/4,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,403.16

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