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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.32, 6,171.25 and 3,700.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.32, 6,171.25 and 3,700.04 is: 5,539.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.32 : 6,171.25 = 3,700.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.32/6,171.25 = 3,700.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.32x = 6,171.25 × 3,700.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.32x = 22,833,871.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,833,871.85/4,122.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,539.08

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