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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,172.38, 6,254.92 and 3,560.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,172.38, 6,254.92 and 3,560.02 is: 5,336.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,172.38 : 6,254.92 = 3,560.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,172.38/6,254.92 = 3,560.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,172.38x = 6,254.92 × 3,560.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,172.38x = 22,267,640.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,267,640.30/4,172.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,336.92

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