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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.71, 6,212.10 and 3,401.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.71, 6,212.10 and 3,401.58 is: 5,103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.71 : 6,212.10 = 3,401.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.71/6,212.10 = 3,401.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.71x = 6,212.10 × 3,401.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.71x = 21,130,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,130,955.12/4,140.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,103.22

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