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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.44, 6,415.83 and 3,661.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.44, 6,415.83 and 3,661.08 is: 5,496.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.44 : 6,415.83 = 3,661.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.44/6,415.83 = 3,661.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.44x = 6,415.83 × 3,661.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.44x = 23,488,866.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,488,866.90/4,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,496.48

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