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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,174.73, 6,286.85 and 3,633.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,174.73, 6,286.85 and 3,633.44 is: 5,471.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,174.73 : 6,286.85 = 3,633.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,174.73/6,286.85 = 3,633.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,174.73x = 6,286.85 × 3,633.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,174.73x = 22,842,842.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,842,842.66/4,174.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,471.70

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