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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,144.87, 6,207.74 and 3,775.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,144.87, 6,207.74 and 3,775.82 is: 5,655.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,144.87 : 6,207.74 = 3,775.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,144.87/6,207.74 = 3,775.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,144.87x = 6,207.74 × 3,775.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,144.87x = 23,439,273.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,439,273.09/4,144.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,655.01

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