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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,130.70, 6,196.05 and 3,855.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,130.70, 6,196.05 and 3,855.30 is: 5,782.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,130.70 : 6,196.05 = 3,855.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,130.70/6,196.05 = 3,855.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,130.70x = 6,196.05 × 3,855.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,130.70x = 23,887,631.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,887,631.57/4,130.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,782.95

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