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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.62, 6,173.87 and 4,158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.62, 6,173.87 and 4,158.85 is: 5,736.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.62 : 6,173.87 = 4,158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.62/6,173.87 = 4,158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.62x = 6,173.87 × 4,158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.62x = 25,676,199.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,676,199.25/4,475.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,736.90

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