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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,138.26, 6,211.47 and 3,367.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,138.26, 6,211.47 and 3,367.35 is: 5,054.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,138.26 : 6,211.47 = 3,367.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,138.26/6,211.47 = 3,367.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,138.26x = 6,211.47 × 3,367.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,138.26x = 20,916,193.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,916,193.50/4,138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,054.34

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