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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.36, 6,240.82 and 3,429.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.36, 6,240.82 and 3,429.12 is: 5,142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.36 : 6,240.82 = 3,429.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.36/6,240.82 = 3,429.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.36x = 6,240.82 × 3,429.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.36x = 21,400,520.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,400,520.68/4,161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,142.67

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