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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,285.13, 6,427.58 and 2,311.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,285.13, 6,427.58 and 2,311.62 is: 3,467.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,285.13 : 6,427.58 = 2,311.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,285.13/6,427.58 = 2,311.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,285.13x = 6,427.58 × 2,311.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,285.13x = 14,858,110.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,858,110.92/4,285.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.37

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