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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.91, 6,237.59 and 3,568.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.91, 6,237.59 and 3,568.71 is: 5,361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.91 : 6,237.59 = 3,568.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.91/6,237.59 = 3,568.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.91x = 6,237.59 × 3,568.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.91x = 22,260,131.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,260,131.97/4,151.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,361.42

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