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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,282.91, 6,413.83 and 3,537.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,282.91, 6,413.83 and 3,537.97 is: 5,298.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,282.91 : 6,413.83 = 3,537.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,282.91/6,413.83 = 3,537.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,282.91x = 6,413.83 × 3,537.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,282.91x = 22,691,924.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,691,924.13/4,282.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,298.25

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