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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,165.89, 6,241.53 and 3,713.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,165.89, 6,241.53 and 3,713.91 is: 5,564.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,165.89 : 6,241.53 = 3,713.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,165.89/6,241.53 = 3,713.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,165.89x = 6,241.53 × 3,713.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,165.89x = 23,180,480.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,180,480.68/4,165.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,564.35

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