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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.46, 6,251.99 and 3,650.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.46, 6,251.99 and 3,650.22 is: 5,470.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.46 : 6,251.99 = 3,650.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.46/6,251.99 = 3,650.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.46x = 6,251.99 × 3,650.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.46x = 22,821,120.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,821,120.69/4,171.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,470.78

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