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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,100.55, 6,155.28 and 3,805.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,100.55, 6,155.28 and 3,805.71 is: 5,712.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,100.55 : 6,155.28 = 3,805.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,100.55/6,155.28 = 3,805.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,100.55x = 6,155.28 × 3,805.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,100.55x = 23,425,210.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,425,210.65/4,100.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,712.70

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