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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.91, 5,871.24 and 3,778.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.91, 5,871.24 and 3,778.86 is: 5,211.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.91 : 5,871.24 = 3,778.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.91/5,871.24 = 3,778.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.91x = 5,871.24 × 3,778.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.91x = 22,186,593.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,186,593.99/4,256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,211.90

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