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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.54, 6,214.82 and 3,423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.54, 6,214.82 and 3,423.36 is: 5,125.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.54 : 6,214.82 = 3,423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.54/6,214.82 = 3,423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.54x = 6,214.82 × 3,423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.54x = 21,275,566.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,275,566.20/4,150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,125.98

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