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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.32, 6,383.43 and 3,385.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.32, 6,383.43 and 3,385.26 is: 5,071.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.32 : 6,383.43 = 3,385.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.32/6,383.43 = 3,385.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.32x = 6,383.43 × 3,385.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.32x = 21,609,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,609,570.24/4,261.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,071.10

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