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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.73, 6,017.20 and 4,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.73, 6,017.20 and 4,281.40 is: 5,919.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.73 : 6,017.20 = 4,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.73/6,017.20 = 4,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.73x = 6,017.20 × 4,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.73x = 25,762,040.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,762,040.08/4,351.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,919.95

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