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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.66, 6,244.61 and 3,453.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.66, 6,244.61 and 3,453.66 is: 5,156.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.66 : 6,244.61 = 3,453.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.66/6,244.61 = 3,453.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.66x = 6,244.61 × 3,453.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.66x = 21,566,742.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,566,742.50/4,182.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,156.23

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