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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.16, 6,275.52 and 3,666.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.16, 6,275.52 and 3,666.06 is: 5,494.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.16 : 6,275.52 = 3,666.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.16/6,275.52 = 3,666.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.16x = 6,275.52 × 3,666.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.16x = 23,006,432.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,006,432.85/4,187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,494.52

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