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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.52, 6,354.56 and 3,477.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.52, 6,354.56 and 3,477.04 is: 5,192.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.52 : 6,354.56 = 3,477.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.52/6,354.56 = 3,477.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.52x = 6,354.56 × 3,477.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.52x = 22,095,059.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,095,059.30/4,255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,192.09

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