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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.47, 6,383.75 and 3,695.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.47, 6,383.75 and 3,695.21 is: 5,516.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.47 : 6,383.75 = 3,695.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.47/6,383.75 = 3,695.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.47x = 6,383.75 × 3,695.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.47x = 23,589,246.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,589,246.44/4,276.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,516.06

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