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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,091.31, 6,136.97 and 2,529.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,091.31, 6,136.97 and 2,529.43 is: 3,794.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,091.31 : 6,136.97 = 2,529.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,091.31/6,136.97 = 2,529.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,091.31x = 6,136.97 × 2,529.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,091.31x = 15,523,008.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,523,008.04/4,091.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.14

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