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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,117.64, 6,170.76 and 3,568.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,117.64, 6,170.76 and 3,568.46 is: 5,347.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,117.64 : 6,170.76 = 3,568.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,117.64/6,170.76 = 3,568.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,117.64x = 6,170.76 × 3,568.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,117.64x = 22,020,079.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,020,079.38/4,117.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,347.75

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