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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,111.72, 6,168.06 and 3,791.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,111.72, 6,168.06 and 3,791.08 is: 5,687.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,111.72 : 6,168.06 = 3,791.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,111.72/6,168.06 = 3,791.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,111.72x = 6,168.06 × 3,791.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,111.72x = 23,383,608.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,383,608.90/4,111.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,687.06

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