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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,121.74, 6,177.21 and 3,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,121.74, 6,177.21 and 3,592 is: 5,383.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,121.74 : 6,177.21 = 3,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,121.74/6,177.21 = 3,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,121.74x = 6,177.21 × 3,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,121.74x = 22,188,538.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,188,538.32/4,121.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.29

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