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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.92, 6,390.06 and 3,531.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.92, 6,390.06 and 3,531.08 is: 5,288.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.92 : 6,390.06 = 3,531.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.92/6,390.06 = 3,531.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.92x = 6,390.06 × 3,531.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.92x = 22,563,813.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,563,813.06/4,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,288.08

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