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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,120.06, 6,165.72 and 3,371.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,120.06, 6,165.72 and 3,371.01 is: 5,044.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,120.06 : 6,165.72 = 3,371.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,120.06/6,165.72 = 3,371.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,120.06x = 6,165.72 × 3,371.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,120.06x = 20,784,703.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,784,703.78/4,120.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.76

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