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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.60, 6,252.90 and 3,901.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.60, 6,252.90 and 3,901.30 is: 5,851.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.60 : 6,252.90 = 3,901.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.60/6,252.90 = 3,901.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.60x = 6,252.90 × 3,901.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.60x = 24,394,438.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,394,438.77/4,168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,851.95

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