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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,200.08, 6,291.96 and 3,770.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,200.08, 6,291.96 and 3,770.84 is: 5,648.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,200.08 : 6,291.96 = 3,770.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,200.08/6,291.96 = 3,770.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,200.08x = 6,291.96 × 3,770.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,200.08x = 23,725,974.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,725,974.45/4,200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,648.93

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