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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,165.93, 6,251.18 and 3,621.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,165.93, 6,251.18 and 3,621.92 is: 5,434.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,165.93 : 6,251.18 = 3,621.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,165.93/6,251.18 = 3,621.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,165.93x = 6,251.18 × 3,621.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,165.93x = 22,641,224.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,641,224.50/4,165.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,434.85

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