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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.68, 6,673.92 and 3,709.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.68, 6,673.92 and 3,709.44 is: 5,561.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.68 : 6,673.92 = 3,709.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.68/6,673.92 = 3,709.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.68x = 6,673.92 × 3,709.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.68x = 24,756,505.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,756,505.80/4,451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.16

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