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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.16, 6,362.90 and 4,234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.16, 6,362.90 and 4,234.12 is: 6,301.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.16 : 6,362.90 = 4,234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.16/6,362.90 = 4,234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.16x = 6,362.90 × 4,234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.16x = 26,941,282.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,941,282.15/4,275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,301.82

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