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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,133.84, 6,189.72 and 3,477.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,133.84, 6,189.72 and 3,477.74 is: 5,207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,133.84 : 6,189.72 = 3,477.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,133.84/6,189.72 = 3,477.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,133.84x = 6,189.72 × 3,477.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,133.84x = 21,526,236.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,526,236.83/4,133.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.32

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