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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,186.39, 6,271.08 and 3,360.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,186.39, 6,271.08 and 3,360.19 is: 5,033.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,186.39 : 6,271.08 = 3,360.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,186.39/6,271.08 = 3,360.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,186.39x = 6,271.08 × 3,360.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,186.39x = 21,072,020.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,072,020.31/4,186.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.46

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