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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.65, 6,272.54 and 3,367.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.65, 6,272.54 and 3,367.73 is: 5,054.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.65 : 6,272.54 = 3,367.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.65/6,272.54 = 3,367.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.65x = 6,272.54 × 3,367.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.65x = 21,124,197.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,124,197.32/4,179.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,054.06

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