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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.97, 6,183.26 and 3,438.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.97, 6,183.26 and 3,438.07 is: 5,151.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.97 : 6,183.26 = 3,438.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.97/6,183.26 = 3,438.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.97x = 6,183.26 × 3,438.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.97x = 21,258,448.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,258,448.06/4,126.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,151.10

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