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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.84, 6,291.06 and 3,611.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.84, 6,291.06 and 3,611.02 is: 5,414.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.84 : 6,291.06 = 3,611.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.84/6,291.06 = 3,611.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.84x = 6,291.06 × 3,611.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.84x = 22,717,143.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,717,143.48/4,195.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,414.21

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