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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.82, 6,253.37 and 4,120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.82, 6,253.37 and 4,120.62 is: 6,150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.82 : 6,253.37 = 4,120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.82/6,253.37 = 4,120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.82x = 6,253.37 × 4,120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.82x = 25,767,761.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,767,761.49/4,189.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,150.10

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