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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.70, 6,376.74 and 3,698.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.70, 6,376.74 and 3,698.94 is: 5,549.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.70 : 6,376.74 = 3,698.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.70/6,376.74 = 3,698.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.70x = 6,376.74 × 3,698.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.70x = 23,587,178.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,587,178.66/4,250.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,549.01

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