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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.79, 6,264.24 and 4,002.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.79, 6,264.24 and 4,002.51 is: 6,011.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.79 : 6,264.24 = 4,002.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.79/6,264.24 = 4,002.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.79x = 6,264.24 × 4,002.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.79x = 25,072,691.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,072,691.72/4,170.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,011.50

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