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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.70, 6,354.60 and 3,618.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.70, 6,354.60 and 3,618.10 is: 5,430.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.70 : 6,354.60 = 3,618.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.70/6,354.60 = 3,618.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.70x = 6,354.60 × 3,618.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.70x = 22,991,578.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,991,578.26/4,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,430.61

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