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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,172.50, 6,270.90 and 4,148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,172.50, 6,270.90 and 4,148.20 is: 6,234.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,172.50 : 6,270.90 = 4,148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,172.50/6,270.90 = 4,148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,172.50x = 6,270.90 × 4,148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,172.50x = 26,012,947.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,012,947.38/4,172.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,234.38

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