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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.36, 6,211.74 and 4,012.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.36, 6,211.74 and 4,012.09 is: 5,994.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.36 : 6,211.74 = 4,012.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.36/6,211.74 = 4,012.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.36x = 6,211.74 × 4,012.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.36x = 24,922,059.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,922,059.94/4,157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,994.68

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