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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.76, 6,354.40 and 4,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.76, 6,354.40 and 4,184 is: 6,238.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.76 : 6,354.40 = 4,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.76/6,354.40 = 4,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.76x = 6,354.40 × 4,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.76x = 26,586,809.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,586,809.60/4,261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,238.46

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