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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.59, 6,370.09 and 3,376.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.59, 6,370.09 and 3,376.79 is: 5,059.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.59 : 6,370.09 = 3,376.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.59/6,370.09 = 3,376.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.59x = 6,370.09 × 3,376.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.59x = 21,510,463.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,510,463.69/4,251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.39

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