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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,172.76, 6,253.90 and 3,651.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,172.76, 6,253.90 and 3,651.52 is: 5,472.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,172.76 : 6,253.90 = 3,651.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,172.76/6,253.90 = 3,651.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,172.76x = 6,253.90 × 3,651.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,172.76x = 22,836,240.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,836,240.93/4,172.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,472.69

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