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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,125.85, 6,181.57 and 3,436.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,125.85, 6,181.57 and 3,436.94 is: 5,149.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,125.85 : 6,181.57 = 3,436.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,125.85/6,181.57 = 3,436.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,125.85x = 6,181.57 × 3,436.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,125.85x = 21,245,704.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,245,704.95/4,125.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,149.42

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