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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.66, 6,373.19 and 3,378.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.66, 6,373.19 and 3,378.86 is: 5,062.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.66 : 6,373.19 = 3,378.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.66/6,373.19 = 3,378.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.66x = 6,373.19 × 3,378.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.66x = 21,534,084.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,534,084.90/4,253.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.49

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