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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,176.95, 6,268.46 and 3,365.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,176.95, 6,268.46 and 3,365.03 is: 5,049.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,176.95 : 6,268.46 = 3,365.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,176.95/6,268.46 = 3,365.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,176.95x = 6,268.46 × 3,365.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,176.95x = 21,093,555.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,093,555.95/4,176.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.99

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