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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.72, 6,263.23 and 3,703.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.72, 6,263.23 and 3,703.25 is: 5,561.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.72 : 6,263.23 = 3,703.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.72/6,263.23 = 3,703.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.72x = 6,263.23 × 3,703.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.72x = 23,194,272.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,194,272.87/4,170.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.22

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