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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.38, 6,374.04 and 3,631.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.38, 6,374.04 and 3,631.76 is: 5,441.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.38 : 6,374.04 = 3,631.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.38/6,374.04 = 3,631.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.38x = 6,374.04 × 3,631.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.38x = 23,148,983.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,148,983.51/4,254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,441.21

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