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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.16, 6,253.98 and 2,501.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.16, 6,253.98 and 2,501.52 is: 3,750.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.16 : 6,253.98 = 2,501.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.16/6,253.98 = 2,501.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.16x = 6,253.98 × 2,501.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.16x = 15,644,423.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,644,423.22/4,171.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.61

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