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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.28, 6,246.88 and 3,993.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.28, 6,246.88 and 3,993.44 is: 5,953.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.28 : 6,246.88 = 3,993.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.28/6,246.88 = 3,993.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.28x = 6,246.88 × 3,993.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.28x = 24,946,540.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,946,540.47/4,190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,953.43

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