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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,234.61, 6,349.62 and 3,362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,234.61, 6,349.62 and 3,362.72 is: 5,042.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,234.61 : 6,349.62 = 3,362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,234.61/6,349.62 = 3,362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,234.61x = 6,349.62 × 3,362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,234.61x = 21,352,010.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,352,010.75/4,234.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,042.26

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