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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.79, 6,182.97 and 3,437.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.79, 6,182.97 and 3,437.88 is: 5,150.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.79 : 6,182.97 = 3,437.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.79/6,182.97 = 3,437.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.79x = 6,182.97 × 3,437.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.79x = 21,256,308.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,256,308.90/4,126.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,150.81

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