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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.14, 6,416.31 and 3,647.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.14, 6,416.31 and 3,647.54 is: 5,466.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.14 : 6,416.31 = 3,647.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.14/6,416.31 = 3,647.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.14x = 6,416.31 × 3,647.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.14x = 23,403,747.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,403,747.38/4,281.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,466.71

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