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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,284.18, 6,411.20 and 3,705.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,284.18, 6,411.20 and 3,705.98 is: 5,545.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,284.18 : 6,411.20 = 3,705.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,284.18/6,411.20 = 3,705.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,284.18x = 6,411.20 × 3,705.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,284.18x = 23,759,728.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,759,728.39/4,284.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,545.92

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