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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,272.68, 6,417.24 and 3,542.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,272.68, 6,417.24 and 3,542.44 is: 5,320.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,272.68 : 6,417.24 = 3,542.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,272.68/6,417.24 = 3,542.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,272.68x = 6,417.24 × 3,542.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,272.68x = 22,732,687.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,732,687.67/4,272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,320.48

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