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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.96, 6,267.84 and 3,898.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.96, 6,267.84 and 3,898.24 is: 5,860.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.96 : 6,267.84 = 3,898.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.96/6,267.84 = 3,898.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.96x = 6,267.84 × 3,898.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.96x = 24,433,544.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,433,544.60/4,168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,860.82

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