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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.76, 6,279.12 and 3,997.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.76, 6,279.12 and 3,997.08 is: 6,001.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.76 : 6,279.12 = 3,997.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.76/6,279.12 = 3,997.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.76x = 6,279.12 × 3,997.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.76x = 25,098,144.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,098,144.97/4,181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,001.81

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