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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.80, 6,191.40 and 3,993.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.80, 6,191.40 and 3,993.20 is: 5,996.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.80 : 6,191.40 = 3,993.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.80/6,191.40 = 3,993.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.80x = 6,191.40 × 3,993.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.80x = 24,723,498.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,723,498.48/4,122.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,996.77

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