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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.59, 6,282.02 and 3,630.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.59, 6,282.02 and 3,630.29 is: 5,466.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.59 : 6,282.02 = 3,630.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.59/6,282.02 = 3,630.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.59x = 6,282.02 × 3,630.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.59x = 22,805,532.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,805,532.05/4,171.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,466.87

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