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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.22, 6,263.98 and 3,703.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.22, 6,263.98 and 3,703.75 is: 5,561.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.22 : 6,263.98 = 3,703.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.22/6,263.98 = 3,703.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.22x = 6,263.98 × 3,703.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.22x = 23,200,184.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,200,184.61/4,171.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.97

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