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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,125.91, 6,181.66 and 3,437.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,125.91, 6,181.66 and 3,437.01 is: 5,149.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,125.91 : 6,181.66 = 3,437.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,125.91/6,181.66 = 3,437.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,125.91x = 6,181.66 × 3,437.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,125.91x = 21,246,427.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,246,427.24/4,125.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,149.51

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