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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,332.88, 6,492.12 and 4,170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,332.88, 6,492.12 and 4,170.88 is: 6,249.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,332.88 : 6,492.12 = 4,170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,332.88/6,492.12 = 4,170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,332.88x = 6,492.12 × 4,170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,332.88x = 27,077,853.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,077,853.47/4,332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,249.39

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