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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.65, 6,368.96 and 3,322.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.65, 6,368.96 and 3,322.58 is: 4,977.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.65 : 6,368.96 = 3,322.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.65/6,368.96 = 3,322.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.65x = 6,368.96 × 3,322.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.65x = 21,161,355.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,161,355.58/4,251.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,977.22

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