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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.89, 6,253.77 and 4,008.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.89, 6,253.77 and 4,008.35 is: 5,971.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.89 : 6,253.77 = 4,008.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.89/6,253.77 = 4,008.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.89x = 6,253.77 × 4,008.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.89x = 25,067,329.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,067,329.65/4,197.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,971.41

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