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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.42, 6,368.88 and 3,375.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.42, 6,368.88 and 3,375.54 is: 5,056.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.42 : 6,368.88 = 3,375.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.42/6,368.88 = 3,375.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.42x = 6,368.88 × 3,375.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.42x = 21,498,409.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,498,409.20/4,251.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,056.76

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