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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169.71, 6,257.66 and 3,357.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169.71, 6,257.66 and 3,357.79 is: 5,039.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169.71 : 6,257.66 = 3,357.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169.71/6,257.66 = 3,357.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169.71x = 6,257.66 × 3,357.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169.71x = 21,011,875.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,011,875.74/4,169.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.17

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