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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.07, 6,264.97 and 3,397.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.07, 6,264.97 and 3,397.26 is: 5,090.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.07 : 6,264.97 = 3,397.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.07/6,264.97 = 3,397.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.07x = 6,264.97 × 3,397.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.07x = 21,283,715.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,283,715.00/4,181.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.49

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