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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.70, 6,366.77 and 3,556.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.70, 6,366.77 and 3,556.65 is: 5,325.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.70 : 6,366.77 = 3,556.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.70/6,366.77 = 3,556.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.70x = 6,366.77 × 3,556.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.70x = 22,644,372.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,644,372.52/4,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,325.96

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