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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.34, 6,354.32 and 3,476.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.34, 6,354.32 and 3,476.87 is: 5,191.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.34 : 6,354.32 = 3,476.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.34/6,354.32 = 3,476.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.34x = 6,354.32 × 3,476.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.34x = 22,093,119.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,093,119.25/4,255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,191.86

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