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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,425.32, 6,638.62 and 4,161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,425.32, 6,638.62 and 4,161.64 is: 6,243.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,425.32 : 6,638.62 = 4,161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,425.32/6,638.62 = 4,161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,425.32x = 6,638.62 × 4,161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,425.32x = 27,627,546.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,627,546.54/4,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,243.06

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