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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,302.91, 6,445.45 and 3,476.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,302.91, 6,445.45 and 3,476.71 is: 5,207.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,302.91 : 6,445.45 = 3,476.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,302.91/6,445.45 = 3,476.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,302.91x = 6,445.45 × 3,476.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,302.91x = 22,408,960.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,408,960.47/4,302.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.86

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