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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.64, 6,263.66 and 3,443.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.64, 6,263.66 and 3,443.86 is: 5,165.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.64 : 6,263.66 = 3,443.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.64/6,263.66 = 3,443.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.64x = 6,263.66 × 3,443.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.64x = 21,571,168.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,571,168.13/4,175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,165.95

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