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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.41, 6,371.22 and 3,077.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.41, 6,371.22 and 3,077.51 is: 4,613.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.41 : 6,371.22 = 3,077.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.41/6,371.22 = 3,077.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.41x = 6,371.22 × 3,077.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.41x = 19,607,472.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,607,472.95/4,250.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.08

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