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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.60, 6,266.40 and 4,069.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.60, 6,266.40 and 4,069.60 is: 6,104.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.60 : 6,266.40 = 4,069.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.60/6,266.40 = 4,069.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.60x = 6,266.40 × 4,069.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.60x = 25,501,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,501,741.44/4,177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,104.40

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