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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.40, 6,243.60 and 3,708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.40, 6,243.60 and 3,708.80 is: 5,563.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.40 : 6,243.60 = 3,708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.40/6,243.60 = 3,708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.40x = 6,243.60 × 3,708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.40x = 23,156,263.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,156,263.68/4,162.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.20

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