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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,141.63, 6,216.55 and 3,452.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,141.63, 6,216.55 and 3,452.73 is: 5,182.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,141.63 : 6,216.55 = 3,452.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,141.63/6,216.55 = 3,452.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,141.63x = 6,216.55 × 3,452.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,141.63x = 21,464,036.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,464,036.74/4,141.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,182.51

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