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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.70, 6,376.32 and 3,628.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.70, 6,376.32 and 3,628.19 is: 5,439.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.70 : 6,376.32 = 3,628.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.70/6,376.32 = 3,628.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.70x = 6,376.32 × 3,628.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.70x = 23,134,516.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,134,516.40/4,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.96

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