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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.72, 6,169.02 and 3,742.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.72, 6,169.02 and 3,742.14 is: 5,640.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.72 : 6,169.02 = 3,742.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.72/6,169.02 = 3,742.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.72x = 6,169.02 × 3,742.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.72x = 23,085,336.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,085,336.50/4,092.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,640.59

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