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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,421.46, 8,854.61 and 4,179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,421.46, 8,854.61 and 4,179.20 is: 5,762.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,421.46 : 8,854.61 = 4,179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,421.46/8,854.61 = 4,179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,421.46x = 8,854.61 × 4,179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,421.46x = 37,005,120.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,005,120.94/6,421.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,762.73

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