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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,109.84, 6,170.25 and 3,497.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,109.84, 6,170.25 and 3,497.48 is: 5,250.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,109.84 : 6,170.25 = 3,497.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,109.84/6,170.25 = 3,497.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,109.84x = 6,170.25 × 3,497.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,109.84x = 21,580,325.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,580,325.97/4,109.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,250.89

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