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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169.59, 6,261.54 and 3,702.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169.59, 6,261.54 and 3,702.12 is: 5,559.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169.59 : 6,261.54 = 3,702.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169.59/6,261.54 = 3,702.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169.59x = 6,261.54 × 3,702.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169.59x = 23,180,986.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,180,986.35/4,169.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.53

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