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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.06, 6,262.25 and 3,702.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.06, 6,262.25 and 3,702.59 is: 5,560.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.06 : 6,262.25 = 3,702.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.06/6,262.25 = 3,702.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.06x = 6,262.25 × 3,702.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.06x = 23,186,524.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,186,524.83/4,170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.24

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