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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,113.13, 6,172.40 and 3,014.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,113.13, 6,172.40 and 3,014.14 is: 4,523.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,113.13 : 6,172.40 = 3,014.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,113.13/6,172.40 = 3,014.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,113.13x = 6,172.40 × 3,014.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,113.13x = 18,604,477.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,604,477.74/4,113.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.19

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