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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.90, 6,263.51 and 3,703.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.90, 6,263.51 and 3,703.43 is: 5,561.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.90 : 6,263.51 = 3,703.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.90/6,263.51 = 3,703.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.90x = 6,263.51 × 3,703.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.90x = 23,196,488.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,196,488.81/4,170.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.50

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