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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.01, 6,209.37 and 3,441.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.01, 6,209.37 and 3,441.70 is: 5,162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.01 : 6,209.37 = 3,441.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.01/6,209.37 = 3,441.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.01x = 6,209.37 × 3,441.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.01x = 21,370,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,370,771.52/4,140.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.01

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