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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.61, 6,273.83 and 4,085.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.61, 6,273.83 and 4,085.47 is: 6,132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.61 : 6,273.83 = 4,085.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.61/6,273.83 = 4,085.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.61x = 6,273.83 × 4,085.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.61x = 25,631,544.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,631,544.25/4,179.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,132.52

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