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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,139.68, 6,209.52 and 3,886.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,139.68, 6,209.52 and 3,886.24 is: 5,829.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,139.68 : 6,209.52 = 3,886.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,139.68/6,209.52 = 3,886.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,139.68x = 6,209.52 × 3,886.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,139.68x = 24,131,685.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,131,685.00/4,139.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,829.36

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