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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,133.72, 6,201.36 and 3,406.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,133.72, 6,201.36 and 3,406.28 is: 5,110.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,133.72 : 6,201.36 = 3,406.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,133.72/6,201.36 = 3,406.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,133.72x = 6,201.36 × 3,406.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,133.72x = 21,123,568.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,123,568.54/4,133.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.06

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