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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,186.24, 6,284.82 and 3,541.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,186.24, 6,284.82 and 3,541.07 is: 5,316.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,186.24 : 6,284.82 = 3,541.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,186.24/6,284.82 = 3,541.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,186.24x = 6,284.82 × 3,541.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,186.24x = 22,254,987.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,254,987.56/4,186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.22

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