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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,272.49, 6,414.20 and 3,627.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,272.49, 6,414.20 and 3,627.32 is: 5,445.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,272.49 : 6,414.20 = 3,627.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,272.49/6,414.20 = 3,627.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,272.49x = 6,414.20 × 3,627.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,272.49x = 23,266,337.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,266,337.81/4,272.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,445.62

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