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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,118.76, 6,205.98 and 3,404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,118.76, 6,205.98 and 3,404.34 is: 5,129.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,118.76 : 6,205.98 = 3,404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,118.76/6,205.98 = 3,404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,118.76x = 6,205.98 × 3,404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,118.76x = 21,127,265.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,127,265.95/4,118.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,129.52

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