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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.91, 6,415.33 and 3,538.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.91, 6,415.33 and 3,538.97 is: 5,299.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.91 : 6,415.33 = 3,538.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.91/6,415.33 = 3,538.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.91x = 6,415.33 × 3,538.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.91x = 22,703,660.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,703,660.41/4,283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,299.75

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