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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.92, 6,369.63 and 3,376.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.92, 6,369.63 and 3,376.04 is: 5,057.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.92 : 6,369.63 = 3,376.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.92/6,369.63 = 3,376.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.92x = 6,369.63 × 3,376.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.92x = 21,504,125.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,504,125.67/4,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.51

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