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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.06, 6,371.37 and 3,826.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.06, 6,371.37 and 3,826.38 is: 5,730.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.06 : 6,371.37 = 3,826.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.06/6,371.37 = 3,826.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.06x = 6,371.37 × 3,826.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.06x = 24,379,282.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,379,282.74/4,254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,730.83

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