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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.96, 6,522.60 and 4,163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.96, 6,522.60 and 4,163.24 is: 6,211.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.96 : 6,522.60 = 4,163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.96/6,522.60 = 4,163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.96x = 6,522.60 × 4,163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.96x = 27,155,149.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,155,149.22/4,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,211.21

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