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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.94, 6,381.90 and 3,277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.94, 6,381.90 and 3,277.68 is: 4,920.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.94 : 6,381.90 = 3,277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.94/6,381.90 = 3,277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.94x = 6,381.90 × 3,277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.94x = 20,917,825.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,917,825.99/4,250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,920.75

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