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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,217.62, 6,351.58 and 3,676.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,217.62, 6,351.58 and 3,676.54 is: 5,536.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,217.62 : 6,351.58 = 3,676.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,217.62/6,351.58 = 3,676.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,217.62x = 6,351.58 × 3,676.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,217.62x = 23,351,837.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,351,837.93/4,217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,536.73

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