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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.26, 6,170.83 and 4,214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.26, 6,170.83 and 4,214.26 is: 5,842.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.26 : 6,170.83 = 4,214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.26/6,170.83 = 4,214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.26x = 6,170.83 × 4,214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.26x = 26,005,472.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,005,472.70/4,451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,842.27

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