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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,257.82, 6,373.26 and 3,471.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,257.82, 6,373.26 and 3,471.11 is: 5,195.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,257.82 : 6,373.26 = 3,471.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,257.82/6,373.26 = 3,471.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,257.82x = 6,373.26 × 3,471.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,257.82x = 22,122,254.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,122,254.65/4,257.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,195.68

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