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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,156.36, 6,233.32 and 3,424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,156.36, 6,233.32 and 3,424.12 is: 5,135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,156.36 : 6,233.32 = 3,424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,156.36/6,233.32 = 3,424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,156.36x = 6,233.32 × 3,424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,156.36x = 21,343,635.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,343,635.68/4,156.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.17

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