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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,174.08, 6,255.36 and 3,016.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,174.08, 6,255.36 and 3,016.32 is: 4,520.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,174.08 : 6,255.36 = 3,016.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,174.08/6,255.36 = 3,016.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,174.08x = 6,255.36 × 3,016.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,174.08x = 18,868,167.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,868,167.48/4,174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.32

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