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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.21, 6,399.56 and 3,034.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.21, 6,399.56 and 3,034.82 is: 4,544.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.21 : 6,399.56 = 3,034.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.21/6,399.56 = 3,034.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.21x = 6,399.56 × 3,034.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.21x = 19,421,483.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,421,483.20/4,273.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.94

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