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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.43, 6,230.72 and 3,716.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.43, 6,230.72 and 3,716.08 is: 5,569.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.43 : 6,230.72 = 3,716.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.43/6,230.72 = 3,716.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.43x = 6,230.72 × 3,716.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.43x = 23,153,847.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,153,847.69/4,157.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.27

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