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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.70, 6,376.05 and 4,177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.70, 6,376.05 and 4,177.80 is: 6,266.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.70 : 6,376.05 = 4,177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.70/6,376.05 = 4,177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.70x = 6,376.05 × 4,177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.70x = 26,637,861.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,637,861.69/4,250.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,266.70

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