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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.07, 6,238.77 and 3,845.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.07, 6,238.77 and 3,845.72 is: 5,781.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.07 : 6,238.77 = 3,845.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.07/6,238.77 = 3,845.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.07x = 6,238.77 × 3,845.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.07x = 23,992,531.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,992,531.37/4,150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,781.24

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