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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,230.70, 6,358.20 and 3,696.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,230.70, 6,358.20 and 3,696.10 is: 5,554.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,230.70 : 6,358.20 = 3,696.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,230.70/6,358.20 = 3,696.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,230.70x = 6,358.20 × 3,696.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,230.70x = 23,500,543.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,500,543.02/4,230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,554.76

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