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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.72, 6,246.70 and 4,250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.72, 6,246.70 and 4,250.36 is: 5,866.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.72 : 6,246.70 = 4,250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.72/6,246.70 = 4,250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.72x = 6,246.70 × 4,250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.72x = 26,550,723.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,550,723.81/4,525.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,866.63

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