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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.24, 6,235.97 and 4,126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.24, 6,235.97 and 4,126.96 is: 6,143.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.24 : 6,235.97 = 4,126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.24/6,235.97 = 4,126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.24x = 6,235.97 × 4,126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.24x = 25,735,598.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,735,598.75/4,189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,143.26

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