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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,143.96, 6,211.08 and 3,706.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,143.96, 6,211.08 and 3,706.56 is: 5,555.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,143.96 : 6,211.08 = 3,706.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,143.96/6,211.08 = 3,706.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,143.96x = 6,211.08 × 3,706.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,143.96x = 23,021,740.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,021,740.68/4,143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.49

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