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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.69, 6,269.40 and 3,357.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.69, 6,269.40 and 3,357.99 is: 5,047.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.69 : 6,269.40 = 3,357.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.69/6,269.40 = 3,357.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.69x = 6,269.40 × 3,357.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.69x = 21,052,582.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,052,582.51/4,170.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,047.75

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