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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.89, 6,264.33 and 3,355.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.89, 6,264.33 and 3,355.69 is: 5,026.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.89 : 6,264.33 = 3,355.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.89/6,264.33 = 3,355.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.89x = 6,264.33 × 3,355.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.89x = 21,021,149.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,021,149.54/4,181.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,026.71

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