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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.79, 6,330.62 and 3,571.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.79, 6,330.62 and 3,571.56 is: 5,375.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.79 : 6,330.62 = 3,571.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.79/6,330.62 = 3,571.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.79x = 6,330.62 × 3,571.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.79x = 22,610,189.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,610,189.17/4,205.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,375.97

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