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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.54, 6,221.61 and 3,878.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.54, 6,221.61 and 3,878.10 is: 5,827.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.54 : 6,221.61 = 3,878.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.54/6,221.61 = 3,878.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.54x = 6,221.61 × 3,878.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.54x = 24,128,025.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,128,025.74/4,140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,827.27

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