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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,249.92, 6,390.72 and 4,094.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,249.92, 6,390.72 and 4,094.40 is: 6,156.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,249.92 : 6,390.72 = 4,094.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,249.92/6,390.72 = 4,094.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,249.92x = 6,390.72 × 4,094.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,249.92x = 26,166,163.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,166,163.97/4,249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.86

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