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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,242.64, 6,363.96 and 3,378.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,242.64, 6,363.96 and 3,378.64 is: 5,067.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,242.64 : 6,363.96 = 3,378.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,242.64/6,363.96 = 3,378.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,242.64x = 6,363.96 × 3,378.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,242.64x = 21,501,529.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,501,529.81/4,242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,067.96

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