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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.44, 6,371.36 and 2,709.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.44, 6,371.36 and 2,709.68 is: 4,060.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.44 : 6,371.36 = 2,709.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.44/6,371.36 = 2,709.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.44x = 6,371.36 × 2,709.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.44x = 17,264,346.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,264,346.76/4,251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.82

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