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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.57, 6,265.72 and 3,397.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.57, 6,265.72 and 3,397.76 is: 5,091.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.57 : 6,265.72 = 3,397.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.57/6,265.72 = 3,397.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.57x = 6,265.72 × 3,397.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.57x = 21,289,395.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,289,395.80/4,181.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,091.24

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