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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,176.35, 6,259.96 and 2,617.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,176.35, 6,259.96 and 2,617.50 is: 3,923.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,176.35 : 6,259.96 = 2,617.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,176.35/6,259.96 = 2,617.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,176.35x = 6,259.96 × 2,617.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,176.35x = 16,385,445.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,385,445.30/4,176.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.39

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