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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,165.68, 6,248.52 and 3,912.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,165.68, 6,248.52 and 3,912.24 is: 5,868.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,165.68 : 6,248.52 = 3,912.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,165.68/6,248.52 = 3,912.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,165.68x = 6,248.52 × 3,912.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,165.68x = 24,445,709.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,445,709.88/4,165.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,868.36

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