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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.58, 6,179.70 and 3,738.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.58, 6,179.70 and 3,738.32 is: 5,596.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.58 : 6,179.70 = 3,738.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.58/6,179.70 = 3,738.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.58x = 6,179.70 × 3,738.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.58x = 23,101,696.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,101,696.10/4,127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,596.91

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