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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.32, 6,409.82 and 3,462.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.32, 6,409.82 and 3,462.76 is: 5,184.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.32 : 6,409.82 = 3,462.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.32/6,409.82 = 3,462.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.32x = 6,409.82 × 3,462.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.32x = 22,195,668.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,195,668.30/4,281.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,184.30

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