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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.21, 6,352.64 and 3,475.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.21, 6,352.64 and 3,475.74 is: 5,190.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.21 : 6,352.64 = 3,475.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.21/6,352.64 = 3,475.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.21x = 6,352.64 × 3,475.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.21x = 22,080,144.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,080,144.43/4,254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,190.19

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