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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.58, 6,266.40 and 3,363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.58, 6,266.40 and 3,363.66 is: 5,047.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.58 : 6,266.40 = 3,363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.58/6,266.40 = 3,363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.58x = 6,266.40 × 3,363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.58x = 21,078,039.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,078,039.02/4,175.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,047.93

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