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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169.88, 6,247.52 and 3,717.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169.88, 6,247.52 and 3,717.92 is: 5,570.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169.88 : 6,247.52 = 3,717.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169.88/6,247.52 = 3,717.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169.88x = 6,247.52 × 3,717.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169.88x = 23,227,779.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,227,779.56/4,169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,570.37

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