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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.57, 6,452.29 and 3,710.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.57, 6,452.29 and 3,710.21 is: 5,538.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.57 : 6,452.29 = 3,710.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.57/6,452.29 = 3,710.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.57x = 6,452.29 × 3,710.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.57x = 23,939,350.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,939,350.88/4,322.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,538.22

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