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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.55, 6,363.37 and 3,804.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.55, 6,363.37 and 3,804.75 is: 5,669.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.55 : 6,363.37 = 3,804.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.55/6,363.37 = 3,804.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.55x = 6,363.37 × 3,804.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.55x = 24,211,016.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,211,016.10/4,270.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,669.30

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