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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.14, 6,344.79 and 3,777.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.14, 6,344.79 and 3,777.58 is: 5,659.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.14 : 6,344.79 = 3,777.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.14/6,344.79 = 3,777.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.14x = 6,344.79 × 3,777.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.14x = 23,967,951.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,967,951.81/4,235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,659.31

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